Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR)

Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) Office/On-site Recruitment # 240110-6823TC-001 Location Southbury, CT Date Opened 1/12/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $60,838 - $78,219/year (New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 1/22/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

Introduction

Are you a plumbing /HVACR professional look ing to tackle a new role ? If so, we invite you to read more about this opportunity!

At the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Developmental Services ( DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) ) , we are looking fo r a qualified candidate to join our team as a Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR)!

What We Have To Offer!

To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage

Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

Retirement healthcare offerings

Professional growth and development opportunities

Outstanding work-life balance (http://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPsummer2021.pdf)

State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information

Your role as a Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6823TC&R1=&R3=)

In this role, you would play a pivotal role in the the maintenance of the aging facility infrastructure that will assure the facility remains viable for the residents, staff and visitors. The high pressure systems that supply the heat and hot water through out the 120+ buildings on campus require highly skilled technicians to maintain in order to meet code and protect property. Along with other duties as needed, we would have you:

Perform highly skilled HVACR maintenance tasks

Conduct estimates of time, personnel and obtain required materials needed for assigned tasks

Maintain maintenance records

Position Highlights:

Full-time (75 hours/biweekly), first (1st) shift position

Work schedule, 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regular Days Off, Saturday & Sunday

Work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job

A current D2, S2, or S1 license in State of Connecticut is required

We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DDS team!

Selection Plan

Additional Recruitment Information

A current D2, S1, or S2 license in State of Connecticut is requiredApplication Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 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. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. For current state employees, salary cal culations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Contact Information: If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, DDS EEO 1 at (860) 418-6148 or Tommy.Wilson@ct.gov . Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov . 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; 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 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 is interpreted at the level of 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 Intern 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

HVAC D2 license required, or S1 or S2

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.

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