Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) (37.5 Hour) Office/On-site Recruitment # 241011-6827TC-001 Location Southbury, CT Date Opened 10/22/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $62,359 - $80,175/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/31/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds?language=en\_US) ) - Southbury Training School - has one (1) full-time 1st shift job opportunity for a Quality Craft Worker (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6827TC&R1=&R3=) (Plumbing and Steamfitting). Be part of the or team committed to excellence and making a difference. This full-time position (75 hours biweekly) offers a consistent Monday to Friday schedule from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with weekends off. Flexibility is valued to meet job demands. Join an encouraging, high-performing team that excels in execution and problem-solving. As a Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting), you are anticipated to: + Showcase expertise and previous work with commercial steam heat and hot water systems. + Perform residential and institutional plumbing repairs with outstanding skill. + Work efficiently in confined spaces while showcasing excellent pipefitter skills. + Exhibit creative problem-solving abilities to address complex issues. + Plan and complete projects across various subject areas within tight timeframes to achieve desired results. + Apply strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with different business partners. + Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. + Apply computer software proficiently to support job tasks. What We Offer (https://youtu.be/y6n9M1Qd5fo?si=elP9VAWD0EcP4q9t) Join us and experience the benefits of working for a forward-thinking organization that values its employees. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the happiness of knowing that your work makes a difference. We are determined to strictly uphold the highest standards of safety and quality in all our operations, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling work environment. + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/press-room/press-releases/2023/forbes-state-of-ct-ranked?language=en\_US) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. Selection Plan + Please visit our ' Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) ' page or view our tutorial (https://youtu.be/Y8sOb10qYXQ?si=w4GRBV2u8wvhTKLL) . + The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + A current P1 or P2 license in State of Connecticut is required. + If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano , EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or Edward.Magnano@ct.gov . + 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. + In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. + Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov . + This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + 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 . + 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. + Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) . 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 + 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. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online