Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting)
Recruitment #251201-6827FM-001
| Location |
Windsor Locks, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 12/4/2025 12:00:00 PM |
| Salary | $66,517* - $85,519/year (*Employees new to state service start at the minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 12/18/2025 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
A valid P1 (Unlimited Plumbing Contractor) or P2 (Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber) License is preferred. Please be sure to indicate your license number, class, expiration date and issuing state in the "Licenses and Professional Certificates" section of your application.
What We Can Offer You:
- Work for a top airport: BDL has been nationally recognized for eight consecutive years by leading travel publications.
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Your Role:
In this role, you’ll ensure the reliability of key systems that keep the airport experience seamless and comfortable for every traveler. It’s an opportunity for problem-solvers who enjoy practical work, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to learn from experienced technicians while building valuable technical skills.
This position is responsible for safely and efficiently performing high-skilled plumbing/steam-fitting tasks involving the fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of various interior and exterior plumbing related building components. This includes but is not limited to:
- Domestic, sanitary and drainage utilities and garage floor drainage systems;
- Fixtures and water heaters;
- Line snaking/jetting, well water systems, oil/water & wastewater holding equipment, natural gas supply lines and pneumatic compressors and associated plumbing.
You will also:
- Repair and replace dry/wet sprinkler systems and components;
- Disassemble, clean, overhaul and rebuild valves, pumps, filters, and other pumping systems;
- Conduct monthly churn test on two fire pumps;
- Maintain all records pertaining to inspections and repairs on the sprinkler system;
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve plumbing problems typical to commercial and industrial buildings.
Additionally, you will work with other trades as required in the repair and maintenance of HVAC and fuel dispensing equipment.
Position Requirements:
- One hour response time when called into work.
- As an essential employee, there is an emergency operations assignment supporting equipment and facilities whenever services are needed, to include days, weekends and holidays.
- This position requires a valid driver’s license.
- An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a thorough background and security screening, physical examination including pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment.
About Bradley Airport and the CAA:
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the largest airport in Connecticut and the second largest in New England, serving more than 6.7 million passengers in 2024. Recognized nationally by leading travel publications for its ease of travel, BDL currently offers nonstop flights to more than 40 destinations on 10 different airlines across the U.S., Caribbean, and Ireland. BDL also offers a range of services for the inclusiveness of all travelers and boasts award-winning concessions. BDL is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self-funded. The airport contributes nearly $3.6 billion to the regional economy.
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), is a State of Connecticut quasi-public agency that was established to develop, improve and operate Bradley International Airport, as well as five General Aviation Airports throughout the state. It is the CAA’s mission to provide excellent customer service and top-quality facilities for its passengers while making Connecticut’s airports more attractive to new airlines, establishing new routes, and supporting Connecticut’s overall economic development and growth strategy. By keeping our airports operating at their best, we deliver a powerful and positive impact on the state’s economy.
Selection Plan
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Before You Apply:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing Carol Stewart at cstewart@ctairports.org.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
After You Apply:
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Questions? We're here to help:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Shavonne Sanders at ssanders@ctairports.org.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of plumbing and steamfitting equipment and systems.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices and codes;
- Assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems;
- Cuts, bends, reams and threads pipes;
- Caulks and tests joints;
- Installs and repairs gas, water, steam and sanitary fixtures;
- Covers and insulates tanks, pipes and related objects;
- Works with high pressure hot water and steam systems;
- Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks;
- Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;
- Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
- Keeps necessary records;
- May braze pipes;
- May inspect and repair steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations;
- May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;
- May inspect and repair medical gas systems;
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- prepare estimates and keep shop records;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
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 two (2) years of the General Experience.
- At the University of Connecticut: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.
- At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
- Experience performing technical duties within the plumbing and steamfitting 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
- P2 or P1 plumbing license.
- Experience snaking out drains and resolving water and waste backups, as well as grease traps.
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of fire sprinkler systems.
- Experience servicing multiple commercial/industrial facilities, working with domestic water and sewage systems.
- Experience troubleshooting and rebuilding flushometers and automatic faucets.
- Experience independently assessing and competing work assignments and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut plumbing and pipefitting license.
- Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
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
- 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.
- A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- 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.
- The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, 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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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