STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) (37.5 Hour)

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Recruitment #260120-6827TC-001

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Introduction

Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (Central) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.  

We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting). This position is located in the CCSU Facilities Management Department and is accountalbe for independently performing a full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of university buildings.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
  • The work schedule will be determined upon hire and may be first, second, or third shift
  • Incumbents in this position may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications
ABOUT THE ROLE:  
Facilities Management is dedicated to ensuring that the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of all facilities and grounds support the academic and administrative needs of the University.  The incumbent in this position would work in the Facilities Management Planning area and perform a variety of duties, including troubleshooting and resolving plumbing issues on campus (sinks, toilets, showers), working on boilers, traps, pipe fabrication/cutting/bending/threading, and installing of plumbing fixtures.

ABOUT US:  
As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, Central is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions.  Central offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship. 

Selection Plan

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APPLYING FOR THE POSITION:
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Judicial or Legislative) to the other.
  • To be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date of the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications on your application. 
  • Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut no longer requests resumes during the initial application process. Once your application is submitted into the JobAps system, you cannot make revisions.
  • To receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. For institutions located outside of the U.S., you must provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service specializing in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Candidates may request a rare and documented exception for events that incapacitate them during the entire duration of the job posting period by providing a legally-recognized justification to accommodate such an exception. Requests may be made to hrrecruitment@ccsu.edu.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING:
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  • You may be required to submit additional documentation supporting your qualifications at any point during the recruitment process. The documentation may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, or licensure, at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • Candidates offered 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.
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  • If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Olivia Duncan at HRRecruitment@ccsu.edu. 
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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

Preference will be given to those applicants who can effectively demonstrate possession of a P2 license.

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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