STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Skilled Maintainer (Multiple Locations)

Full-time/Part-time, Office/On-site

Recruitment #230525-0427TC-001

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Introduction


Are you looking for an opportunity to join the largest high school system in the state? Then look no further than this chance to join the State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CETCS) as a Skilled Maintainer! 

What’s In It For You:
  • To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
  • Comprehensive Benefits including Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
About Us:
CTECS is the largest high school system in Connecticut, serving all geographic regions and all demographic and diverse populations. We currently operate 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs located throughout the state.

The Role:
We are currently accepting applications for multiple Skilled Maintainer positions that could be located at any of our 20 locations across the state. This includes:
Schedule:
  • Please Note: Schedules may vary. The below schedules are just examples of what may be available. These are subject to change based on position.
  • Positions may be full-time or part-time hours.

    • First (1st) Shift Schedule Examples
  • 6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
  • 6:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. 
  • 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 

    • Second (2nd) Shift Schedule Example
  • 3:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
 You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as a Custodian for the State of Connecticut! We encourage you to apply today!

Selection Plan

TO APPLY: 

  • Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications, as listed on the job opening, will be considered for this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted application. 
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Please select all towns and shift(s) in which you are willing to work on your application. Failure to indicate the shift(s) may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific shift/town. 
  • The CTEC may have a need to post a job opening for a more ‘specific’ Skilled Maintainer position geared towards CTEC's specific position(s). Those types of Skilled Maintainer job openings on JobAps will NOT use applications from this recruitment pool. You must apply to those postings in order to be considered for appointment to those specific position(s). We encourage you to apply to each Custodian posting you are interested in. Please sign up for Interest Cards to be notified when Custodian recruitments are posted.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. 
  • 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

AFTER YOU APPLY:

  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. 
  • Note: The CTEC may have a need to post a job opening for a more ‘specific’ Custodian position geared towards CTEC's specific position(s). Those types of Custodian job openings on JobAps will NOT use applications from this recruitment pool. You must apply to those postings in order to be considered for appointment to those specific position(s). We encourage you to apply to each Custodian posting you are interested in. Please sign up for Interest Cards to be notified when Custodian recruitments are posted.
  • 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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
CONNECT WITH US:

  • Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account. 
  • Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing one or more tasks of a skilled nature (requiring prior experience or training, below the level of a specialized trades worker which would give the incumbent proficiency in required knowledges, skills and abilities on the first day of the job) in addition to performing lower level duties. Only complex tasks should be learned on the job. Tasks performed will be in one or several of the following areas:

  • Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial) including the operation of trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity or complex motorized equipment;
  • Grounds care as a supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions;
  • Assists Qualified Craft Workers or other higher level employees in the trades areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Examples of Duties by General Work Areas

FOR ALL AREAS:

    • Keeps records and prepares reports (this should be related to the duties and not a full time office recordkeeping position); 
    • Performs related duties as required.

GROUNDS CARE (OUTSIDE SERVICES):

Incumbents in this area perform in one of the following ways:

1. Working supervisor: 

    • Directs a crew of subordinate maintainers in such areas as planting and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds (including planning and scheduling); 
    • Maintenance and installation of fencing; 
    • Cleaning of grounds, service areas and sidewalks (including snow and ice removal); 
    • Operation and maintenance of grounds equipment; 
    • Planting, cultivating, harvesting and storage of vegetables (including a vegetable growing program); 
    • Weed, disease and pest control; 
    • Performs other grounds tasks listed in the specification for lower level maintainers;
    • Supervisory tasks can include such things as planning and scheduling work;
      • Completing service ratings; Performance appraisal; 
      • Handling disciplinary problems; 
      • Staff training; 
      • Making certain work standards are being met; 
      • Maintaining necessary supplies and equipment; 
      • Submitting requisitions when needed;
    • An incumbent in this position should be considered a working supervisor.

2. Substantial amount of time (75%) operates and makes minor and emergency repairs on complex equipment such as front end loaders, very large tractors and the like.

3. Performs specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions.

MISCELLANEOUS:

    • May perform custodial functions as required.

MOTOR EQUIPMENT SERVICES:

In addition to motor equipment services tasks performed by lower level maintainers performs the following tasks for a substantial amount of the time (75%):

    • Operates and makes minor emergency repairs on motor trucks of five (5) ton capacity and over and large buses for purpose of transporting goods, equipment and/or individuals services by the agency and staff; 
    • Maintains vehicles in good condition including cleaning, lubrication and preventative maintenance; 
    • Supplies motor vehicles with gas, oil, water and other fluids; 
    • May pump fuel; 
    • May dispatch vehicles.

TRADES:

In addition to trades tasks performed by lower level maintainers performs the following skilled tasks for a substantial amount of time (75%) as an assistant to a trades person: 

    • Construction, maintenance and repair as a painter, plasterer, carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber and/or steamfitter, tinsmith or comparable trades person.

These are only examples of types of tasks a Skilled Maintainer may be expected to perform. Incumbents in this class will also be expected to perform related duties as required. Tasks should only be assigned if they are of the appropriate skill level (as defined in the Purpose of Class).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of specific trade or work area concerned; 
  • Knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling; 
  • Skills
    • manual and machine operations of trade or work area skills; 
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • follow written and oral instructions; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in one of the following areas:

  • One of the skilled trades;
  • Landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening;
  • Operation of motor trucks or large buses.

The experience area should reflect the needs of the position.

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 the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in a school or large building 
  • Experience performing ground care/landscape maintenance on school grounds or large facilities
  • Experience performing minor maintenance on school buildings or other large facilities
  • Experience with specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions
  • Experience with cleaning of school grounds/large complex’s service areas and sidewalks (including snow and ice removal)
  • Experience with weed, disease and pest control

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required 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 in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to significant levels of dust, heat, noise, extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive individuals.
  • 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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