Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (37.5 Hour)

Are you looking to take your career to the next level?

We’re looking to fill two Maintainer (Driver & Equipment Operator) to join our team and if you’re looking to join state service, we encourage you to explore this opportunity & apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is seeking to fill one Maintainer (Driver & Equipment Operator) position in our Facilities Operations Unit.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal);
• Excellent health and dental coverage;
• Pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV) and more!

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work; and
• Encouraging a healthy work life balance.

POSITION DETAILS
These positions will be based out of Meriden but can be used statewide for all DESPP facilities, specifically but not limited to the CSP/POST Training Academy, Mulcahy Campus, and the Simsbury Firing Range. This position will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Lawncare and general Groundskeeping
• Building Maintenance
• Custodial Tasks
• Snow and Ice Removal from Nov.1 to April 15 annually (Mandatory). This requires being called in after hours and may require multiple days per event. As an essential employee, attendance is required even if the state is closed by the Governor.
• Assisting other employees as needed
• Other related tasks as deemed necessary

This is a full-time position and will be located in Meriden, CT. This is an in-person position. Statewide travel will be required. The schedule is Monday-Friday between 7:30am and 3:30pm.

ABOUT US
The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

If you'd like to learn more about our division and our sections, please visit our webpage.

Application Process:
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. 

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

Please ensure your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Throughout the Recruitment Process:
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

Selection Process:
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees

• Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
• Cover letter
• Completed CT-HR-13

Non-State Employees

• Two (2) professional references contact information
• Cover Letter
• Completed CT-HR-13

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.

Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.

Contact Information:
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing duties a substantial amount of time (75%) in one or both of the following areas:

- patient/client transportation
- grounds care (outside services) equipment operation

• Operates the following equipment a substantial amount of time (75%): Skid steer loader; High productivity front end machine or multi-attachment snow blower and/or mower; Power drain cleaning equipment Power striping machine; Chain saws and/or brush chippers; Self propelled sweeping and/or vacuum machine; Other related commercial and heavy duty equipment;
• Keeps simple records and prepares reports;
• Performs related duties as required.

Some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to operate equipment and vehicles used in daily work; ability to learn policies and procedures; ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work; some ability in simple recordkeeping.

Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

• Experience operating commercial zero-turn mowers, weed trimmers, and landscaping hand tools.
• Experience operating machinery: skid-steer, backhoes, loaders and trucks with up to 5 ton payload capacity.
• Experience in snow and ice removal: plowing, snow blowers, shoveling and deicing.
• Custodial experience: floorcare, cleaning and sanitizing, and trash removal.
• Building maintenance experience: bulb changing, sink and toilet repairs, and HVAC filter changing.

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

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, 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.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to 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.

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.