STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Plant Facilities Engineer 1 (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment #210721-6294TC-001

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Introduction

Do you enjoy playing a critical role in keeping plant facilities working efficiently? 
If yes, this is your opportunity!

We’re looking for a strategic leader and innovative thinker that proactively plans for future needs resulting in continuous operational improvements. Join us in our mission to continue to provide this center of excellence at our family-centered child treatment facility.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a qualified individual for a Plant Facilities Engineer 1 role, in Middletown, CT within the Albert J. Solnit Center- South Campus. 

This position is a first shift, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week position.

The ideal candidate will possess experience communicating effectively across all levels of the organization as well with internal and external partners, the ability to be on call for emergencies and be able to travel throughout our multiple state offices and facilities.

The Solnit Center facilities support our dedication to helping youth improve their individual and social competencies. This state-administered Psychiatric facility provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents under the age of eighteen, with severe mental illness and related behavioral and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. 

The South Campus consists of four co-ed hospital units and three female adolescent psychiatric residential treatment facility cottages. Our 67-acre campus is centrally located in Middletown, Connecticut with a beautiful view overlooking the alluring Connecticut River. 

We offer competitive benefits which include health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.

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Selection Plan

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please include your resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, attendance reports, supervisory references, college transcripts, licenses, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency. You do not have to submit these documents with your application.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status board daily to monitor their status and check for notices from recruiters. Viewing notices from the board ensures applicants have full visibility of all emailed notices.

Candidates will be required to successfully pass an extensive background check to include State Police check, Federal background (fingerprint), pre-employment physical, drug screen, DMV check and TB Test.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Lisa Womble, Lisa.Womble@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising maintenance staff and physical plant operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervises the staff and operations of the physical plant; coordinates, plans and manages physical plant activities; formulates goals and objectives; oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans facility work; develops or assists in the development of related policy and standards; prepares or assists in the preparation of the physical plant budget; maintains contacts with other operating units both within and outside of the physical plant who might impact on activities; develops and maintains large-scale preventive maintenance programs; writes specifications and draws plans for minor capital improvement projects; develops specifications for and requisitions maintenance equipment and supplies; prepares documentation as needed; may serve as safety officer, OSHA compliance officer, energy coordinator and/or fire officer in accordance with agency needs; may develop and administer security programs, including training of security personnel; may administer housekeeping operations; responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, operation and repair of buildings and all utilities, services and equipment; considerable knowledge of relevant State and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of materials and methods of building construction; knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications; ability to plan, supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of technical experience in the maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services.

Note: Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a first-line supervisory capacity responsible for the direction of a large crew of trades workers, contractors or similar highly skilled maintenance specialists above the apprenticeship level.

Note: For State employees, this is interpreted at or above the level of Correctional Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate that they have experience with the following:

  • Supervising skilled trades people,  overseeing and working with contractors
  • Developing a plan to prioritize the maintenance of agency equipment, while staying within budgetary guidelines
  • Performing maintenance and/or troubleshooting issues, across a wide range of trade disciplines and mediating costly repairs
  • Building system design, building mechanics, physical operations maintenance and preventive maintenance, sanitation expectations, Hospital cleaning standards and safety standards
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable state of CT and CMS/TJC regulations
  • Working in a 24-hour on call environment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be exposed to some risk of injury from equipment when inspecting jobs.

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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