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Introduction
Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, come join our great team of professionals and make an impact!
The , Department of Transportation (), Office of Property and Facilities Services is now accepting applications for a at their Region 1 office in Newington.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
The Policy can be found . Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
THE ROLE The General Trades Worker will spend most of their time performing highly skilled trade duties in various trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, painting, etc.
will work with other trades, and must be willing to accept an assignment to emergency duties.
The successful candidate must be dependable and self-motivated as they will often be working independently. The ability to multi-task and to take initiative in completing duties with minimal supervision is necessary.
The individual filling this position is required to maintain a valid Connecticut Driver’s License. ABOUT US
The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.
We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission.
To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click . Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!
Selection Plan
TO APPLY
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.
You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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.
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.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with , 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.
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 .
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
These documents may include : a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc.
at the discretion of the hiring agency.
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 Brittney Woodley at .
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
This class is accountable for performing highly skilled trades duties in various trade areas.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas;
interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; some ability to utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in one or more trade areas. Note : For State Employees this is interpreted at or above the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
Housekeeping, custodial, and food services duties will not be considered as qualifying experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. 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.
2. At the University of Connecticut Internship Training Program : Possession of 4,000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program hours, recognized by the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, along with related instruction hours in the respective maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience for licensed trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVACR) only.
3. At other State Agencies : Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
1. 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.
2. A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.
2. 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.
Overview
Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service.
From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own.
Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold :
Full Time
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