Building Maintenance Supervisor (37.5 Hour)

Introduction

Do you have a passion for providing building support and maintenance? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System in Meriden! The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), is recruiting for a Building Maintenance Supervisor to support�Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden.� POSITION HIGHLIGHTS SCHOOL:�Wilcox Technical High School� LOCATION: Meriden, CT SHIFT: Full-time, first shift, 37.5 hours per week SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm� This anticipated vacancy has an expected start date of August 7, 2026. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU� Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: Engage in a rewarding career Assist our employees so they can achieve success Make a difference in the public sector Work together in a collaborative team environment OUR MISSION Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:� Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.� BEFORE YOU APPLY:� Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. � Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.� Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.� Preferred Shift/Location: 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.� Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.� Salary Calculations: 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.� Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY:� Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).��� Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!� Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.�� The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.�� Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:� Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Pamela Rochette at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov.� Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for functioning in one (1) of the following ways: As staff assistant to a Plant Facilities Engineer 2 at a major state institution supervises and coordinates maintenance and repair projects in the building and maintenance trades; As chief physical plant employee at a moderate sized state institution in charge of custodial and maintenance services for the entire institution; As chief physical plant employee at a regional vocational technical school in charge of custodial and maintenance services for the entire institution.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;� Provides staff training and assistance;� Conducts performance evaluations;� Determines priorities and plans building and grounds maintenance work;� Establishes and maintains building maintenance procedures;� Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;� Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;� Prepares reports and correspondence;� Inspects buildings and equipment to determine repair and improvement needs;� Receives repair requests, makes estimates of time and materials to meet requests and prioritizes according to need;� Maintains inventories of tools, equipment, supplies and orders or requisitions when needed, possibly requiring interaction with vendors;� Serves as a centralized purchasing officer for properties under their authority;� Coordinates arrangements for deliveries of materials and access to area by workers;� Arranges alternative plans for areas and services disrupted during construction and/or repair;� May solicit bids from outside contractors and inspect contracted work;� May read and interpret design blueprints and specifications for small scale renovations and remodeling;� May make budget recommendations;� Performs related duties as required. CHIEF PHYSICAL PLANT:� In charge of such operations as heat supply, custodial work, vehicles and transportation as well as maintenance and repair.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;� relevant agency policies and procedures;� materials and methods of building repair and maintenance;� preventive maintenance techniques;� Considerable interpersonal skills;� Oral and written communication skills;� Ability to lay out and inspect building repair and maintenance work;� read and interpret blueprints and specifications;� coordinate work assignments;� utilize computer software;� Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of large buildings. NOTE: Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year-for-year basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Building Superintendent 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience operating within a Building Automation Systems to help troubleshoot facility problems including but not limited to heating and cooling. Experience maintaining and operating facilities equipment including snow removal, grounds maintenance, custodial equipment, and vehicles. Experience troubleshooting and repairing heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems. Experience with State of Connecticut or other procurement bidding requirement processes. Experience utilizing digital work order systems to manage work orders and track preventive maintenance. Experience conducting safety inspections and preparing needs assessments for preventive maintenance plans and project status reports. Supervisory Experience including maintaining work schedules, delegation of tasks, establishing performance goals, and record keeping.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess 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. A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from equipment. The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with Environmental Protection Agency (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. *See Addendum

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.