Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - Southbury Training School (STS) - has one (1) current full-time job opportunity for a Skilled Maintainer based out of Southbury.

This is a 37.5-hour per week position with work schedule as follows:
Monday - Friday: 7:15am - 3:15pm
Regular Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

If selected for further consideration, at the time of interview, State employees may be required to provide two (2) most recent Service Ratings and Non-State employees may be required to provide two (2) recent letters of professional references.

• Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Commercial Driver's License.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• On-call for Snow and Ice removal duties will be required.

This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Norma Rivera at Norma.Rivera@ct.gov or 203-294-5104.

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing one or more tasks of a skilled nature (requiring prior experience or training, below the level of a specialized trades worker which would give the incumbent proficiency in required knowledges, skills and abilities on the first day of the job) in addition to performing lower level duties. Only complex tasks should be learned on the job. Tasks performed will be in one or several of the following areas:

1. Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial) including the operation of trucks of 5 ton or greater capacity or complex motorized equipment.

2. Grounds care as a supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions.

3. Assists Qualified Craft Workers or other higher level employees in the trades areas.

This position is accountable for working as a specialist in landscaping functions for the 400 acre property of STS.  Based on the season schedules various types of work.  During warmer weather routine mowing of the 68 acres of lawn, maintenance of gardens, trimmings of shrubs, pruning trees, installs fencing, and cleans grounds. Provides routine trash pick-up including recyclable materials.  Incumbent will also provide professional landscaping to provide an aesthetic feel to the property for the general public passing through the complex.  Additional duties include planting, weeding, fertilizing and other related yard work such as disease control for trees, pest control and the like.  During the fall and spring, rake and blow leaves; provide tree services to remove damaged branches or even removal of trees using various types of commercial equipment, such as chain saws. During colder months provides snow and ice removal for the 5 miles of roads within the STS environment and the 5 miles accompanying walkways leading to the over 100 buildings located on the 400 acre property.  When necessary the incumbent may have a requirement to utilize heavy excavation equipment to assist other trades in conjunction with CBYD (Call Before You Dig) due to the miles of piping and electrical conduit surrounding the STS property. Other related duties.

Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of specific trade or work area concerned; some knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling; skill in manual and machine operations of trade or work area; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions; some ability to utilize computer software.

Two (2) years of experience in one of the following areas:

1. One of the skilled trades

2. Landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening

3. Operation of motor trucks or large buses.

The experience area should reflect the needs of the position.

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to significant levels of dust, heat, noise, extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.
2. The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.  If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860-418-6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.