STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) (40 Hour)

Recruitment #240925-6827FM-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Property and Facilities Services, seeks a qualified individual for the position of Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) at the Region 2 office in East Lyme.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • First shift, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Monday - Friday
  • Office/On-site
  • Location: East Lyme, CT
THE ROLE:
The Qualified Craft Worker will spend most of the time performing highly skilled plumbing/steamfitting tasks involving the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of various interior and exterior plumbing related building components including, but not limited to:
  • Domestic, sanitary, and drainage utilities, and garage floor drainage systems
  • Fixtures and water heaters
  • Line snaking/jetting, well water systems, oil/water and wastewater holding equipment, natural gas supply lines, pneumatic compressors, and associated plumbing
  • Diagnosing/troubleshooting and resolving plumbing problems typical to commercial and industrial buildings

The incumbent must be dependable and self-motivated since they will often be working independently, however, work with other trades as required in the repair and maintenance of HVAC and fuel dispensing equipment. The ability to multi-task and to take initiative in completing their duties with minimum supervision is necessary. The incumbent must be dependable and self-motivated since they will often be working independently.

*A considerable amount of driving is involved and the individual filling this position is required to maintain a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

WHO WE ARE:
About Us: As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,200 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • 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.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. 
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Important Information After You Apply:
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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  • 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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • 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.
Connect With Us:
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. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley Newhouse, at Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of plumbing and steamfitting equipment and systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
  • At the University of Connecticut: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.
  • At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
  • Experience performing technical duties within the plumbing and steamfitting trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a valid CT plumbing and/or trade-related license
  • Experience with CT plumbing and relative building and safety codes, including lock-out/tag-out procedures and “Call Before You Dig” permitting
  • Experience reading and performing work as detailed in architectural, manufacturer, and engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience providing drawings and specifications sufficient for working with other trades
  • Experience in the operation and maintenance of building automation systems sufficient to access, troubleshoot, and repair them
  • Experience with well systems and sewage lift stations
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, and Word

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut plumbing and pipefitting license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

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 and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, 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.

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.

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.




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