STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Qualified Craft Worker (Locksmith) (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment #240402-6729TC-001

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Introduction

Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.  As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, CCSU is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions.  CCSU offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship. 

We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for a Qualified Craft Worker (Locksmith) position. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Full-Time
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • First shift, 8:00am - 4:00pm, with a 1/2 hour lunch
  • Monday - Friday
  • The incumbent in this position is required to support campus lock infrastructure and to respond to maintenance service requests.

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    Selection Plan

    In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

    For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

    All candidates for employment at Central Connecticut State University are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation, including a psychological, polygraph and medical examination. Selection for employment is contingent upon completion of background investigation. Candidates must possess at all times a valid motor vehicle license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

    In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Applicants invited to interview will be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.

    PLEASE NOTE: Updates of this recruitment will be provided through your JobAps portal account.  Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.  For all other inquiries, please contact Olivia Duncan, olivia.duncan@ccsu.edu.

    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 olivia.duncan@ccsu.edu.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the locksmith trade area.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard locksmith trade practices and codes; maintains, repairs and installs locking, mechanical and electronic door closing equipment; makes new or duplicate keys and changes lock combinations using hand tools and special equipment; disassembles locks and repairs or replaces worn tumblers, springs and other parts; rebuilds cylinders; sets up and maintains key control and issuing system; 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 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 locksmith trade practices; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; some ability to utilize computer software.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the locksmith trade.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled locksmith trades.

    Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    1. 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.
    2. Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
    3. Experience performing technical duties within the locksmith 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

    • Familiarity with Persona and Andover electronic locking systems
    • Experience at a college/university with residential facilities

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    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

    1. 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.
    2. A physical examination may be required.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    1. 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.
    2. 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.

    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.





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