What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) position at State of Connecticut?
The Department of Transportation, Office of Property and Facilities Services seeks a qualified individual for the position of Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) at their Region 1 office in Newington.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift (7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.), Monday - Friday
LOCATION: Newington, CT
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THE ROLE:
The individual filling this position will spend most of their time performing highly skilled plumbing/steamfitting tasks involving the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of various interior and exterior plumbing related building components including, but not limited to:
Domestic, sanitary, and drainage utilities, and garage floor drainage systems.
Fixtures and water heaters.
Line snaking/jetting, well water systems, oil/water and wastewater holding equipment, natural gas supply lines, and pneumatic compressors, and associated plumbing.
The individual filling this position will also:
Perform highly skilled plumbing fabrication, installation, and repair in a safe and efficient manner.
Diagnose/troubleshoot and resolve plumbing problems typical to commercial and industrial buildings.
Additionally, this staff member will work with other trades as required in the repair and maintenance of HVAC and fuel dispensing equipment. A considerable amount of driving is involved and the individual filling this position is required to maintain a valid Connecticut driver’s license.
The preferred candidate will have experience servicing multiple facilities, working with both well water and sewage systems, and must possess considerable knowledge of oil and gas fired heating systems. The incumbent must be dependable and self-motivated since they will often be working independently. The ability to multi-task and to take initiative in completing their duties with minimum supervision is necessary.
ABOUT US:
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, CTDOT employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
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Qualifications:
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 Trainee 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.