Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) (37.5 Hour)

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• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices and codes; 
• Assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems; 
• Cuts, bends, reams and threads pipes; 
• Caulks and tests joints; 
• Installs and repairs gas, water, steam and sanitary fixtures; 
• Covers and insulates tanks, pipes and related objects; 
• Works with high pressure hot water and steam 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;
• May braze pipes; 
• May inspect and repair steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations; 
• May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; 
• May inspect and repair medical gas systems;
• 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.

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to
  • prepare estimates and keep shop records; 
  • utilize computer software.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience working with commercial high-pressure steam heat and hot water systems.
• Demonstrate skill in residential and institutional plumbing repair.
• Be able to work in confined spaces, demonstrate excellent pipefitter skills,
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and execute projects across multiple disciples with tight timeframes to meet expected outcomes.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interface with variety of business partners.
• Oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software.

• 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.

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The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.