General Trades Technician - Facility Maintenance

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive state employee benefits

Benefits Overview access

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

DMHAS in Middletown is seeking a General Trades Worker to maintain a safe healthcare environment at Whiting Forensic Hospital. The role covers a wide range of skilled maintenance tasks across buildings and infrastructure.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems, coordinate with vendors, and respond to routine and emergent needs. This is a full-time, first-shift position (7:00 AM–3:00 PM; 37.5 hours/week).

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas.
• Two (2) years of general experience must involve skilled trade functions.
• Experience in completing maintenance tasks with standard trade practices.
• Substitutions allow trade-school diploma for two years of experience.
• Possession of appropriate licenses/certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and construction work across electrical, plumbing, HVACR, and related trades.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair building systems to ensure safety and functionality.
• Plan and estimate time, personnel, and materials for assigned tasks; keep records.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal staff to support operations.
• Respond to routine and emergent maintenance needs while managing multiple priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Estimate preparation

Computer software

Education

Vocational or technical school diploma

Tools

Hand and power tools

HVACR systems maintenance

Electrical systems maintenance

Plumbing systems maintenance

Job description

DMHAS in Middletown is seeking a General Trades Worker to maintain a safe healthcare environment at Whiting Forensic Hospital. The role covers a wide range of skilled maintenance tasks across buildings and infrastructure.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems, coordinate with vendors, and respond to routine and emergent needs. This is a full-time, first-shift position (7:00 AM–3:00 PM; 37.5 hours/week).