Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour) CT STATE - HOUSATONIC CAMPUS #260520-0427TC-001

What We Offer Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance for all employees. Position Highlights Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday First Shift, 7:30am - 3:30pm Office: Associate Dean of Campus Operations Location: 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06604 Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In a state agency this class is accountable for performing one or more tasks of a skilled nature (requiring prior experience or training) in addition to performing lower level duties. Only complex tasks should be learned on the job. Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial) including the operation of trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity or complex motorized equipment; Grounds care as a supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions; Assists Qualified Craft Workers or other higher level employees in the trades areas. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of specific trade or work area concerned; Knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling; Manual and machine operations of trade or work area skills; Interpersonal skills; Oral and written communication skills; Ability to follow written and oral instructions; utilize computer software. Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Two (2) years of experience in one of the following areas: One of the skilled trades; Landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening; Operation of motor trucks or large buses. 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 the General Experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience troubleshooting and repairing of electrical, plumbing and carpentry-based items such as doors, desks and cabinets. Experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical and painting. Experience updating projects and work orders through electronic systems. Experience working independently. Special Requirements Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess 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. A physical examination may be required. Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to significant levels of dust, heat, noise, extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive individuals. 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. 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