State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Plant Facilities Engineer 1 (40 Hour) (6294FM)

$47.70-$61.75 Hourly / $3,815.45-$4,939.85 BiWeekly /
$99,583.00-$128,930.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising staff and physical plant operations.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This class may be used in one of the following ways:

  • As the assistant to a Plant Facilities Engineer 2, assists with the direction of the physical plant operations.
  • As the chief physical plant employee at a large State facility or a major geographic region.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the Plant Facilities Engineer 2 or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises maintenance staff and other staff, as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Supervises the staff and operations of the physical plant;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages physical plant activities;
  • Formulates goals and objectives;
  • Oversees and reviews the work of staff;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Determines priorities and plans facility work;
  • Develops or assists in the development of related policy and standards;
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of the physical plant budget;
  • Maintains contacts with other operating units both within and outside of the physical plant who might impact on activities;
  • Develops and maintains large-scale preventive maintenance programs;
  • Writes specifications and draws plans for minor capital improvement projects;
  • Develops specifications for and requisitions maintenance equipment and supplies;
  • Prepares documentation as needed;
  • Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis;
  • May serve as safety officer, OSHA compliance officer, energy coordinator and/or fire officer in accordance with agency needs;
  • May develop and administer security programs, including training of security personnel;
  • May administer housekeeping operations;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, operation and repair of buildings and all utilities, services and equipment;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • Knowledge of
    • materials and methods of building construction;
    • preventive maintenance techniques;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • read and interpret blueprints and specifications;
    • plan, supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of technical experience in the maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services.

NOTE: Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a first-line supervisory capacity responsible for the direction of a large crew of trades workers, contractors or similar highly skilled maintenance specialists above the apprenticeship level.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of Correctional Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be exposed to some risk of injury from equipment when inspecting jobs.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 28

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 Plant Facilities Engineer 1 in Salary Groups FM 28 approved effective August 06, 2019. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-038

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/07/2024
CLASS: 6294FM; EST: 1/25/1965; REV: 3/14/2024;