STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Stationary Engineer (37.5 Hour)

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Recruitment #260209-8070TC-001

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Introduction

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Stationary Engineer at our campus, located in New Haven, CT - a city rich with arts and culture, less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston. 

This position is located in the Facilities Operations Department, which provides Southern with the designing, planning, construction, maintenance, and repair services for the university's buildings, grounds and utility systems, while providing the highest quality of service to the campus community.  The department is also committed to maintaining and enhancing the physical facilities and grounds of the university.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

  • Full-Time
  • Second Shift
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

ABOUT US:

As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) stands as a testament to the transformative power of education. With its roots stretching back to the 19th century, SCSU has grown from a teachers college to a vibrant, comprehensive university with a wide array of programs in the liberal arts and professional fields. Its commitment to academic excellence is matched by a dedication to access and public service, ensuring that a diverse student body of over 10,000 can pursue higher education in a supportive environment. The university's focus on social justice permeates campus life, fostering a community where every individual is valued and equity is woven into the fabric of daily activities. As part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System, SCSU continues to be a beacon of knowledge, opportunity, and progress for the state and its residents.

NOTE: Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees prior to filling the position with an external applicant.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 individual listed on this job posting. 
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please 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.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to owens7@southernct.edu.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.  
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  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
  • 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Siraje Owen, owens7@southernct.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 tasks involved in the operation of a moderate or large sized heating or power plant or for working as a technical maintenance or repair expert on powerhouse, high pressure steam and allied facilities and equipment; may be in complete charge of a small heating plant.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Upon taking over a shift, receives operating instructions from outgoing shift engineer; 
  • Inspects boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers, and issues any necessary instructions to subordinate(s); 
  • Acts similarly in regard to generating equipment if any; 
  • Makes various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments; 
  • Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replacing wearing rings, replacing and repacking condenser tubes, renewing gaskets, renewing valves and stuffing boxes, and renewing value parts; 
  • Inspects operation of, maintains and repairs generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment, and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment; 
  • Makes or supervises the making of simple boiler water analyses and determines necessary treatment; 
  • Calculates and records operating data; 
  • Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; 
  • Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; 
  • May assist in general building maintenance and repair; 
  • May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; 
  • May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; 
  • Performs related duties as required.
As engineer in charge of a heating plant and related minor utilities:
  • Performs and supervises maintenance and repair of boiler and boiler room equipment including feed pumps and fuel injectors or stokers; 
  • Supervises tending of boiler by others, issuing instructions, inspecting condition of equipment, and checking gauges and operation records; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain and repair boilers, generators and related mechanical equipment; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who possess an S-2 license or an OEZ certification

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Incumbents may be exposed to significant levels of dust, noise and heat; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment.
  • 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.

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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