Qualified Craft Worker
Automotive & Mechanical Equipment
Recruitment #210225-6727TC-001
| Location |
Wethersfield, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 3/4/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $53,912 - $69,515/year (*New hires to state service will start at the minimum*) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 3/18/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you an automotive professional looking for a new role with excellent benefits? Do you enjoy performing highly skilled tasks within your trade? If so, come make an impact by serving your state! Read below & apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is now accepting applications for two exciting Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive & Mechanical Equipment) opportunities within the Fleet Operations Division. It is DAS’s mission to: Support Connecticut's Growth - To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost. Drive Continuous Innovation - To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors. Provide Rewarding Careers - To attract and retain a workforce of talented, dedicated public servants committed to leading our great state forward.
The Role/Requirements:
- You must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut driver’s license. Please indicate this information in the "Licenses and Professional Certificates" section of your application.
- You will be responsible for performing the most complex repairs and maintenance on a variety of State-owned vehicles.
- You will perform an exhaustive list of complex diagnostic, maintenance, repair, fabrication work, and safety inspections on executive branch light-duty vehicles owned and leased by DAS Fleet Operations.
- You will service, maintain, and repair all types of light duty vehicles from standard services to complete dismantles, overhauls, and reassembles of vehicle components.
- You will operate highly technical automotive diagnostic service equipment, mechanical repair apparatus, shop equipment, and support any related automotive garage duties as required.
Work/Life Balance & Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Fulltime 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm, located on 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06109.
What’s in It For You- Leading Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary structure, excellent health & dental coverage, generous vacation, personal, and sick time, retirement plan options & more!
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. Applicants must list their valid CT Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, and any other job relevant licenses or certifications, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of their application.
Applicants must also include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Candidates who do not submit a resume or application accurately and on time, will not be considered for this employment opportunity.
Please ensure that your application is complete, you will not be able to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: cover letters, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, verification of degree completion licensure, proof of licensure etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, DAS is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact faith.macdonald@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
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.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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.
AUTOMOTIVE AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:
- Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment.
- Services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems.
- Constructs and repairs any needed parts.
- Welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding.
- May operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components.
- Perform other related duties, which can be viewed here.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in the particular trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
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.
Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
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.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a mechanic diagnosing and repairing vehicles in a light-duty automotive repair shop.
- Customer service experience in an automotive environment
- Possess an Automotive Service Excellence Certification (A4) Suspension and Steering
- Possess an Automotive Service Excellence Certification (A5) Brakes
- Possess an Automotive Service Excellence Certification (A8) Engine Performance
Note: A certification from a major automotive manufacturer’s training program (Suspension and Steering; Brakes; Engine Performance) may be substituted for the corresponding Automotive Service Excellence Certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements.
CHARACTER 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.
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 of the class.
2. A physical examination may be required.
2. A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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.
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.
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