STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #241018-6727TC-001

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Introduction


Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference?  Are you looking to take the next step in your career?  If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) to join our team in the Mechanical Services Department.  

Position Highlights: 
  • LOCATION: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
  • POSITION NUMBER: 3249
What We Can Offer You:
        Discover The Opportunity To:

        • Engage in a rewarding career;
        • Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
        • Thrive in an exciting environment.

        The Role:


        Job duties include, but are not limited to:

        • Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes; 
        • Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment; 
        • Constructs and repairs any needed parts; 
        • Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks; 
        • Keeps necessary records. 

              About Us:

              For over 140 years, DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in "serving those who have served." This is accomplished through our: Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services. 


              We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make a difference!

              Selection Plan

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              To Apply:
              • 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.
              Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
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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, 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.
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              • 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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              • 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 Julie Barker via email at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

              PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

              In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area.

              EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

              • Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes; 
              • Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment; 
              • Services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems; 
              • Constructs and repairs any needed parts; 
              • Welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding; 
              • Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks; 
              • Keeps necessary records; 
              • In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; 
              • May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; 
              • May operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components; 
              • 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 automotive and mechanical equipment 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 automotive and mechanical equipment trade.

              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

              Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled automotive and mechanical equipment 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.
              • 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 automotive and mechanical equipment 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

              • Experience performing electronic maintenance, repair, and installation on automotive and mechanical equipment.
              • Experience in utilizing automotive repair software, including programming and diagnostics.
              • Experience with the maintenance and repair of grounds equipment, i.e., mowers, skid steers, excavators, loaders, snow removal equipment.
              • Experience with maintenance and repair of handicap accessible vehicles and passenger buses.

              SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

              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.

              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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