General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-site)

State-of-Connecticut---Department-of-Developmental-Services; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a General Trades Worker for the West Region Facilities Management unit in Norwalk, CT. The role supports maintenance and renovations across homes, the regional center, and offices to uphold safety and licensing standards.

Incumbents may operate trucks and heavy equipment, perform snow removal, and participate in on-call duties. A strong trade background and reliable teamwork are essential for success in this public

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas.
• Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions.
• Substitutions include vocational/technical school diploma or OJT hours substituting for experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work across multiple trades.
• Estimates time, personnel, and materials for assigned tasks.
• Keeps necessary records and may operate heavy equipment.
• Performs related duties and may respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Trade knowledge

Estimating

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Communication

Education

Vocational/technical diploma

Apprenticeship hours (DOL)

Tools

MS Office

Work Order Systems

AutoCAD

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – is accepting applications for a full-time General Trades Worker (GTW) position located in West Region Facilities Management, Norwalk, CT.

Position Highlights:

PCN: 19370

Full-time | First (1st) Shift

Monday – Friday | 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

However, schedule flexibility required to meet the needs of the agency.

Please Note:

Incumbents may operate trucks and power equipment.

Incumbents may perform snow removal duties.

The Role:

The incumbent will be assigned to the West Region Facilities Management Unit within DDS’s Fiscal Division based out of Norwalk.

This position will be responsible for the general building maintenance and renovations of all of homes in the region, the regional center and other office areas. The GTW role is a vital part of maintaining the health and safety conditions of our critical facilities to maintain compliance with licensing, DPH and the State Fire Marshal’s office.

What’s In It For You:

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Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

A healthy work-life balance to all employees.

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Discover the opportunity to:

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Assist our employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for performing highly skilled trades duties in various trade areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices in a variety of trade areas including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, glazing, masonry, painting work, etc;
• Makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks;
• Keeps necessary records;
• Performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required;
• In smaller trade areas, may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;
• At state owned airports may be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations;
• May operate and maintain heavy earth moving equipment;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records;
• utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in one or more trade areas.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2. Housekeeping, custodial, and food services duties will not be considered as qualifying experience.

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 Internship Training Program: Possession of 4,000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program hours, recognized by the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, along with related instruction hours in the respective maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience for licensed trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVACR) only.
• At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in maintenance and repair of commercial, institutional and residential facilities.
• Experience in a skilled trade: Landscape maintenance and gardening.
• Experience operating trucks and power equipment.
• Experience operating large buses.
• Experience in responding to emergency needs.
• Experience providing emergency/on-call snow removal duties.
• Experience operating lawn and garden equipment.
• Experience driving small dump truck with trailer.
• Experience with computers including Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Experience using internet browsers to utilize Work Order systems.
• Experience working in facilities occupied by individuals with disabilities.
• Experience working in multiple building trades.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire 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 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.

Conclusion

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at [phone] or ([e-mail])

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.