State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Environmental Controls Maintainer (40 Hour) (3485FM)

$26.40-$34.39 Hourly / $2,111.46-$2,750.43 BiWeekly /
$55,109.00-$71,786.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of duties in monitoring, operating, repairing and adjusting building energy management systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Building Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Maintains environmental and building control systems; 
  • Monitors, operates and adjusts building energy management systems; 
  • Uses visual and audio observation to monitor vendor and manufacturer calibrated settings; 
  • Tours campus to observe operation of equipment and detect faulty or erratic operation of systems; 
  • Compares logged deficiencies with energy management system pre-set control points in control software in control room; 
  • Detects faulty and erratic equipment operations through improper reads on display screens and responds to equipment site to diagnose and repair equipment problem;
  • Makes adjustments to control system's set points for proper equipment performance; 
  • Inspects, diagnoses and performs minor/preventive maintenance and repair of control system equipment and contacts supervisor and/or outside vendor to repair as appropriate in accordance with established procedures; 
  • Takes general maintenance phone calls in accordance with established procedures and completes work orders if necessary; 
  • Prepares reports as required; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of maintenance trades; 
    • 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 the operation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, ventilating and/or allied equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma in a related field may be substituted for the General Experience.

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; may be exposed to significant levels of noise, risk of injury from equipment and weather conditions.
  • 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.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 15

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Environmental Controls Maintainer (40 Hour) in salary group FM 15 approved effective April 19, 2023. (Revised to expand class use and supervision) Item No. 23-056

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/12/2023
CLASS: 3485FM; EST: 7/10/2015; REV: 6/12/2023;