Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) (40 Hour) #260520-6827FM-001

Introduction 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 What We Offer Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page; Professional growth and development opportunities; A healthy work/life balance to all employees! 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, pneumatic compressors, and associated plumbing. Additional Responsibilities 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 as they will often be working independently. The ability to multi‑task and to take initiative in completing their duties with minimum supervision is necessary. 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; Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; utilize computer software. Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade. Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades. 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. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut