Plant Facilities Engineer 1 (40 Hour)
Office/On-site
Recruitment #220929-6294FM-001
| Location |
New Haven, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 9/30/2022 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $94,784 - $122,717/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 10/11/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
- Supervise the staff of the CMHC plant operations department including a skilled trades team, housekeeping, storeroom management, and mail delivery/distribution.
- Plan, manage, and exercise judgement regarding resource allocation to physical plant activities including routine and urgent repairs, renovations, as well as system and equipment replacement and upgrades;
- Maintain a broad array of preventive maintenance plans and activities;
- Work closely with the DMHAS Chief of Engineering Services on developing requests for and overseeing the execution of major and minor capital projects that arise during the year;
- Serve as the onsite project leader for any major capital projects undertaken by the State of Connecticut;
- Develop detailed specifications for projects and repairs that must be carried out by outside vendors or contractors;
- Respond promptly to urgent and emergency physical plant malfunctions and/or service interruptions on a 24-hour basis;
- Maintain and continuously update all policies, plans, procedures and documentation required for Joint Commission accreditation and federal CMS certification as a psychiatric hospital;
- Work closely with the Safety Program Officer, the Director of Nursing, the Infection Control Practitioner and the Accreditation Coordinator on continuous compliance with Joint Commission Life Safety and Environment of Care requirements;
- Collaborate with the CFO on preparation and oversight over the physical plant budget; and
- May serve as the facility Safety Officer and may chair or co-chair the facility Safety Committee.
- We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
- We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
- We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.
Selection Plan
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
- 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.
- This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
- Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
- Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at jensine.tran@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising staff and physical plant operations.
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; 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; responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; 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; considerable knowledge of relevant State and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of materials and methods of building construction; knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications; ability to plan, supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work; ability to 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 is interpreted at or above the level of Correctional Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the Joint Commission Accreditation and other regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities related to life safety and environment of care
- Experience with healthcare facility physical plant operations requirements relative to life safety, infection prevention, hazard identification and prevention, and disaster planning
- Experience working on or leading a facility safety committee
- Experience with facility-based major and minor capital projects including planning, collaborating with engineering and design professionals on specifications, and overseeing and coordinating the work of contractors
- Experience with healthcare facility maintenance including housekeeping functions
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
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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