Maintenance Supervisor 2

Maintenance Supervisor 2

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 261001-5507TC-001

Location Meriden, CT

Date Opened 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $74,028 - $96,813/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 10/14/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

Are you a current DDS employee/maintenance professional looking to tackle a more supervisory role? Then this might be just the opportunity for you!

T he State of Connecticut ( , Department of Developmental Services ( DDS ( ) , has a full-time opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor 2 ( , to be based in South Region Facilities Management, Meriden, CT.

The position provides first line supervision and direction to DDS’s South Region Meriden facility: 1-91 Corridor Group, 22 CLAs, 2 Respites, 3 Offices, and oversees 5 QCWs, 3 GTWs, and 2 Custodians. This position is an integral part in maintaining regulatory compliance, thus passing stringent inspections, and keeping Federal funding of these homes intact. This position oversees the day-to-day repair and maintenance of all buildings in the designated area. The position helps the PFE design, spec, bids out and oversees Capitol Projects and Emergency repairs at the facilities.

Position Highlights (PCN: 21999):

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

• First (1st) shift, Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,

• However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the demands of the job

• Will be required to travel between state locations.

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.

IN THIS ROLE, DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Engage in a rewarding career

• Make a difference in the public sector

• Work together in a collaborative team environment

OUR MISSION

The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Preferred Location: Select all location(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.

• 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.

• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

• 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:

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• 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

• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

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 Ethan.Ives @ct.gov . (View email address on click.appcast.io?subject=261001-5507TC-001 Maintenance Supervisor 2)

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising a large crew (6 or more) of highly skilled trade workers and lower-level employees.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;

• Provides staff training and assistance;

• Conducts performance evaluations;

• Determines priorities and plans crew work;

• Establishes and maintains crew procedures;

• Develops or makes recommendations on the 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;

• Performs some of the more skilled duties involved;

• May make plans and cost estimates of work to be done;

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• relevant state and national codes and regulations;

• modern methods and equipment involved in the trade indicated by the parenthetical of the class;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Skill in performing technical duties of the class;

• Considerable ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and sketches;

• Ability to utilize computer software;

• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of 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

Four (4) years of the General Experience must have included performing skilled tasks in either the maintenance and repair of buildings or the military experience referenced above.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings.

• Experience working in facilities occupied by individuals with intellectual disabilities.

• Experience in supervising all trades.

• Experience with snow and ice removal and related duties.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Access.

• Experience working with the Emaint work order system.

• Experience supervising large crews of skilled workers and support staff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

• 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 required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.

• The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program 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.

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