STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Correctional HVACR Technician

Recruitment #241106-2270CO-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), has an exciting opportunity for a Correctional HVACR Technician to serve District 1 in Enfield, Somers and Suffield.

This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies, within the next year, at facilities across the State.

What We Can Offer You
Position Highlights
  • This position is full time on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 AM until 3:00 PM.
  • Selected candidates will be required to attend a paid 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, Connecticut.
  • To learn more about the duties for this position, please see the Examples of Duties section.
Responsibilities of this position include:
  • Maintaining steam, hot water heating and chill water piping/distribution systems; 
  • Maintaining ventilation distribution, fan and HVAC systems; 
  • Maintaining steam and hot water boilers;
  • Maintaining chilled water piping/ distribution systems and chilled water (chillers) systems; 
  • Maintaining cell ventilation and duct work;
  • Supervising assigned inmates at a Correctional Institution;
  • Keeping record of tool/ inventory control;
  • Protecting the health and safety of the public, staff and inmates;
  • Snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police, medical, staff and public;
  • Maintaining mandated compliances with Federal and State statute and agency directives and policies by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance.
This role will support all of District 1 to include:
About Us 
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Selection Plan

Before you apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Important information for after you apply:
  • 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 questionnaire'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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Questions about this position should be directed to Mackenzie Robinson at mackenzie.robinson@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for inmates and/or independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring and installation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration and related control systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs highly skilled maintenance and construction work requiring application of trade skills, codes and standard trade practices; 
  • Trains and supervises a group of inmates assigned to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration tasks; 
  • Ensures compliance with standard trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating, and refrigeration; 
  • Troubleshoots and performs work in operation, repair and installation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means; 
  • Installs or repairs electric or pneumatic controls for equipment; 
  • Determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas; 
  • Uses and interprets a psychometric chart; 
  • Utilizes diagnostic equipment to control and measure air flow, room air changes and room pressurization; 
  • Operates and maintains building and energy management systems; 
  • Performs preventative maintenance tasks; 
  • Maintains custody and discipline and evaluates performance of each inmate assigned to work areas; 
  • Determines and obtains required materials; 
  • Maintains records; 
  • Operates heavy equipment as necessary; 
  • May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs; 
  • May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances, and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies; 
  • May be required to operate a motor vehicle; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration trade; 
  • Knowledge of hazardous material regulations; knowledge of computer based heating and cooling systems; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems; 
    • plan, layout and schedule maintenance assignments; 
    • maintain records and prepare reports; 
    • read schematics and flow charts; 
    • instruct inmates or other employees in the techniques and skills used in the trade; 
    • perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration trade.

NOTE: Based on an individual’s technical experience, the length of credited service will be determined at the discretion of facility management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the highly skilled level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance 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 with repair and operation of commercial HVAC, refrigeration equipment and associated controls;
  • Valid S1 (Unlimited Heating, Piping, and Cooling Contractor), S2 (Unlimited Heating, Piping, and Cooling Journeyperson), D1 (Limited Warm Air, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor), or D2 (Limited Warm Air, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journeyperson) license; 
  • Experience with computer-Building Management Systems and Microsoft office suite, including outlook and excel.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

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 general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class. 
  • A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates who have access to tools of the trade as weapons and may be exposed to the danger and discomfort associated with tasks and machinery used in the trade.

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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