STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR)

40 Hour

Recruitment #260127-6823FM-001

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Introduction


If you are an HVACR professional who is looking for a career where you play a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted communication services for emergency responders, broadcasters and public safety organizations, this may be the job for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) to work throughout the state, maintaining HVAC systems at DESPP radio towers, troops, and buildings. 

By prioritizing HVAC upkeep in these essential locations, communities benefit from seamless communication, enhanced law enforcement operations, and a stronger infrastructure that supports public safety and emergency response efforts. We invite those with HVACR experience to apply today!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • SHIFT: This position is full-time, on a first shift schedule.
  • SCHEDULE: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday, however, the selected individual can be called on after hours for emergency service repairs to DESPP radio towers, troops, and buildings statewide.
  • LOCATION: This on-site position is based out of the Mulcahy Campus, 294 Colony Street in Meriden, CT. The selected individual will park a state-owned vehicle at the closest Troop or DESPP building to their home.
  • NOTE: This position will have a voluntary Snow and Ice removal assignment from November 1st through April 15th annually – Some storms can last for multiple days.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:
• Excellent health and dental coverage;
• A generous retirement plan;
• Paid time off;
• A healthy work-life balance!

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In this role, you will benefit from: 

  • Paid vacation, sick and personal leave days. 
  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays each calendar year. Employees who are requested to work as part of a regular schedule on a “premium” holiday (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half for hours worked in addition to regular pay for the day.
  • Top-Notch health and wellness benefit package.
  • Comprehensive retirement plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV)

YOUR ROLE

In this position, you will travel to various job sites across the state to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in a variety of building types. You’ll be troubleshooting and repairing equipment from various manufacturers, ensuring that systems operate at peak efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have experience diagnosing and resolving issues across a wide variety of HVAC equipment, including commercial and residential systems and may assist or be assisted by other team members from the Facilities Department as needed. Strong problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of HVAC technology, and the ability to work independently are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work and is comfortable working in different environments while providing top-notch service to our customers. For more information, please refer to the Preferred Qualifications listed below.

More details can be found in the class specification and the 'Examples of Duties' section below.

ABOUT US

Our Agency Mission

The Connecticut 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.

    A Message from our Commissioner

    DESPP 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. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins.

    1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data • Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve • Constantly seeking better results

    2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges

    3. Ethics and Accountability • Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies • Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement • Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments • Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways

    START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. 


    Selection Plan

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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

    Candidates should include any licensure details within their application. 

    Candidate selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

    • State Employees: Two (2) most recent performance evaluations and a completed CT-HR-13 form.
    • Non-State Employees: Two (2) professional references contact information (Name, Email and Phone Number) and a completed CT-HR-13 form.
    We will also ask all candidates to bring a copy of their unofficial transcript(s). 

    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. Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum.

    Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

    Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?  Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. 

    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 by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
    • 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
    • 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).   
    • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
    • Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
    • 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 Samantha Rivera via email, Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

    Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

    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 heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration; 
    • Operates, maintains, repairs, installs, modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means; 
    • Determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas; 
    • Uses and interprets a psychometric chart; 
    • Controls and measures air flow, room air changes and room pressurizing; 
    • Monitors computerized control 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; 
    • In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; 
    • May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; 
    • May install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment; 
    • May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; 
    • May remove pipe insulation materials associated with repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; 
    • 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 HVACR 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 heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trade.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration 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 HVACR 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

    • Experience installing and repairing air conditioning systems, air handlers, condensers, boilers, and package units in a commercial and residential setting;
    • Experience performing preventive maintenance on HVACR systems and equipment, cleaning coils, changing belts and filter replacements;
    • Experience making material lists and getting quotes for assigned tasks;
    • Experience troubleshooting commercial and residential issues of HVAC equipment;
    • Experience with refrigerant gases for commercial HVAC equipment;
    • Experience utilizing electronic devices for communication, payroll entries, reviewing and closing electronic work orders.

    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 heating, piping, and/or cooling 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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