STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment #190814-0427TC-001

Introduction

Located in Middletown, CT, Middlesex Community College (MXCC) is a constitutent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (BOR).  As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, we are dedicated to creating meaningful relationships and providing high quality, affordable, and accessible educational experiences with our diverse population of students.

 

We are recruiting for a full-time Skilled Maintainer to work Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 37.5 hours per week.    This is considered an essential position and the incumbent will be required to perform snow and ice removal duties.  Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strenght, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness to be able to perform the duties.  In cumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to significant levels of dust, heat, noise, and extreme weather conditions.

 

NOTE:  *The entry level rate for this class will be ten (10%) percent below Step 1 of the salary grade. Upon completion of the initial working test period the incumbent’s salary will be adjusted to the TC pay plan, Step 1 of the salary grade for this class. 

Selection Plan

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission. Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.  Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 

Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide three (3) pertinent professional references.  State employees selected for interview will be asked to provide a copy of their last two service ratings.

For all other inquiries, please contact Noreen Wilson at nwilson@mxcc.edu.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

See attached addendum.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in large scale lawn maintenance and snow removal operations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

Conclusion

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.