State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Skilled Trades Apprentice (40 Hour) (6819FM)

$25.23-$32.95 Hourly / $2,018.01-$2,635.29 BiWeekly /
$52,670.00-$68,781.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the University of Connecticut this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in a specific trade area.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to perform as a Qualified Craft Worker in all trades, and may be expanded to encompass additional target level job classes as described per agency’s agreement. The class is designed so that an incumbent will be assigned increasingly difficult and skilled tasks to perform under close supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the close supervision of employees of higher grade to whom the on-the-job training or supervision has been delegated.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Receives training to perform tasks as outlined in the specification for the Skilled Trades Apprentice target class; receives on-the-job training to supplement prior vocational or technical training in respective trade area; performs increasingly difficult and skilled tasks requiring application of trade skills, codes and standard trade practices under supervision; assists in estimating time, personnel and material needs on assigned projects; assists in maintenance of necessary records, logs, etc.; performs duties related to trade or similar trade areas as required; at state owned airports may be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations; may be required to assist in snow removal operations during emergency situations; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods and practices of particular trade area; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to perform on a skilled level in particular trade; ability to make estimates and keep shop records; ability to follow written and oral instructions; some ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in the respective maintenance trade area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Possession of 4,000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program hours, recognized by the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, along with related instruction hours in the respective maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience for licensed trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVACR) only.

PROMOTION

Non-Licensed Trades

A Skilled Trades Apprentice who successfully completes the Internship Training Program shall be promoted to the target class for non-licensed trades no sooner than completing six (6) months of satisfactory work performance.

Licensed Trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVACR)

  1. A Skilled Trades Apprentice hired into this position based on the allowed substitution of 4,000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program hours and related instruction hours in the respective maintenance trade area, must obtain graduation from the vocational or technical school prior to promotion to the Skilled Trades Apprentice target class.
  2. A Skilled Trades Apprentice who obtains their occupational trade license after completing six (6) months of satisfactory work performance shall be promoted to the Skilled Trades Apprentice target class effective the first pay period following the date they obtained their occupational trade license.
  3. A Skilled Trades Apprentice who obtains their occupational trade license before completing six (6) months of satisfactory work performance must complete their initial six (6) month working test period prior to being promoted to the Skilled Trades Apprentice target class.  The promotion shall be effective the first day of the pay period following the date they completed their six (6) month training period.
  4. Upon completion of their initial six (6) month working test period and satisfactory work performance a Skilled Trades Apprentice who achieves a minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience in their designated occupational trade shall be appointed to a General Trades Worker position.
  5. For current state employees compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class manual.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.
  2. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to complete hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

APPOINTMENT

  1. This class is intended to permit the hiring and training of employees for the Skilled Trades Apprentice target class. An employee may be appointed to this class for a period normally not to exceed two (2) years, which generally requires 2000 hours of internship/apprenticeship experience.
  2. After one (1) year of overall satisfactory performance, the salary of the Skilled Trades Apprentice shall be adjusted to FM 14 Step 3.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(7)-Skilled Craft Workers

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 14

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 title of and specification for the class of Qualified Craft Worker Intern (40 Hour) in Salary Group FM 14 approved effective July 10, 2015. (Revised to implement QCW Intern Stipulated Agreement) Final No. 22-126

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/26/2022
CLASS: 6819FM; EST: 8/3/1984; REV: 9/26/2022;