Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour)
Recruitment #210917-0427TC-001
| Location |
Newington, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 9/23/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $44,731 - $58,416/year |
| Job Type | Open to Statewide Employees |
| Close Date | 10/4/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Bureau of Finance and Administration has an opening for a Skilled Maintainer in their Facilities Management’s Region 4 office located in Newington.
The work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed and must participate in mandatory winter overtime which occurs from November 1 through April 30 each year.
Note: Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply a copy of their Driver’s License.
This class is accountable for performing basic tasks of a skilled nature in our Region 4 facilities including building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial), landscaping and grounds keeping duties; mandatory snow and ice assignment; and operation of complex mechanical equipment.
Selection Plan
Please note that in order to apply for the above job posting, you have to be a current employee of the State of Connecticut and must have permanent status.*
*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period. For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).
Please ensure your JobAps application is complete prior to submission. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the closing date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete, or inaccurate application may not be considered for this employment opportunity.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
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.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are 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 most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position.
Any questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Michelle Gara at Michelle.Gara@ct.gov.
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
- Experience in building repairs; plumbing; electrical; carpentry; painting; and grounds maintenance (mowing, weeding, shoveling, and raking); along with an understanding of snow and ice control.
- Experience in perform semiskilled tasks in construction, maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and painting.
- Experience in using, setting up, and maintaining ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment as required.
- Experience in operating and maintaining complex mechanical equipment as required.
- Basic recordkeeping skills to be used for items such as logging preventative maintenance and creating work orders and vehicle assignments.
- Computer experience with Microsoft Outlook and Word.
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.
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 individuals.
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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