Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) (37.5 Hour)

The State of Connecticut Military Department is a unique dual-status agency, having both federal and state missions.  The Department’s principle public responsibilities are (1) to train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets and (2) to plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster.  The Military Department is committed to conducting military operations in an environmentally-friendly manner and will continue to perform its mission while looking for new ways to reduce pollution-generating activities and to preserve and enhance all of its valuable training lands.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Qualified Craft (HVACR) Worker for the Bradley Air National Guard Base, located at 100 Nicholson Road, East Granby, CT 06026.  The Base is part of Bradley International Airport and is home to the 103rd Airlift Wing, known as the "Flying Yankees", which are the third-oldest Air National Guard unit in the county, with a history dating back to World War I.

Mission: The Wing’s focus is on Air Mobility, a mission that delivers global air transportation of equipment and supplies during times of war and for peacetime training exercises. The Wing provides cargo and passenger airlift utilizing C-130 Hercules aircraft, one of the true workhorses of the Air National Guard inventory. The Wing's mission includes providing safe, comfortable and reliable transportation of military personnel or dignitaries anywhere in the world. The Wing also continually recruiting and training members, who serve in the Air National Guard as Reservists of the United State Air Force. 

Hours: This current position is first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. (37.5 hours). The Military Department offers an excellent salary and a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan, as well as, paid time off!  

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. Applicants who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission. Please note that you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Those invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anthony Lewis at anthony.lewis@ct.gov or (860) 548-3248.

NOTE:  In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a Federal background investigation of each candidate may be made before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.

In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in one of the following trade areas: electrical, plumbing and steamfitting, utilities or heating, ventilation and refrigeration.

Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring application of trade skills, codes and standard trade practices in electrical, plumbing, utilities, or HVACR trade areas; makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials; keeps necessary records; may perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; may act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts; may operate heavy equipment; may respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports; performs related duties as required.

HVACR: Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration; operates, maintains, repairs, installs, modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means; determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas; uses and interprets a psychometric chart; controls and measures air flow, room air changes and room pressurizing; monitors computerized control systems; performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; may install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment; may inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; may remove pipe insulation materials associated with repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the particular trade; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; some ability to utilize computer software.

Four (4) years of experience in the particular trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in the specific trade area.
Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

1. Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
3. Experience performing technical duties within a designated maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

The preferred candidate will possess:

• Experience (one or more years) with Building Automation Systems;
• EPA certification for handling refrigerant;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Including Outlook, Excel, Word;
• Experience providing written and oral instructions.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of an Unlimited Journeyperson's license in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements.

At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

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 of the class.
2. A physical examination may be required.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
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.