Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting)

Navy Seabee Foundation; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Property and Facilities Services, seeks a Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) for its Region 2 office in East Lyme, CT. The role focuses on skilled plumbing tasks, installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm, on-site, with driving required and CT driver's license.

Qualifications

• Four years of plumbing/steamfitting experience.
• Two years of general experience at skilled maintainer level.
• Substitutions: trade school diploma may substitute for two years.
• CT plumbing license preferred and required licenses where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled plumbing/steamfitting tasks in buildings.
• Install/maintain domestic, sanitary and drainage systems.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing problems in commercial facilities.
• Coordinate with other trades during HVAC/fuel system work.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Estimate preparation

Shop records keeping

Computer software usage

Education

Vocational/Technical school diploma

CT plumbing license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

East Lyme, CT

Salary

$69,885*- $89,849/year *New State employees start at the minimum of salary range

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

9/11/2026 11:59:00 PM

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Property and Facilities Services seeks a qualified individual for the position of Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) for their Region 2 office in East Lyme, CT.

What we can offer you

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

Position Highlights

• Monday - Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm
• Office/On-site

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, and pneumatic compressors, and associated plumbing.

The individual filing this position will also:

• 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.

Our ideal 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 since they will often be working independently. The ability to multi-task and to take initiative in completing their duties with minimum supervision is necessary.

About Us

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of plumbing and steamfitting equipment and systems.

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 - General Experience

Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

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: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses a valid CT plumbing and/or trade-related license.
• Experienced in the CT plumbing and relative building and safety codes including lock-out/tag-out procedures and “Call Before You Dig” permitting.
• Experienced reading and performing work as detailed in architectural, manufacturer and engineering drawings and specifications as well as capable of providing drawings and specifications sufficient for working with other trades.
• Experienced in the operation and maintenance of building automation systems sufficient to access, troubleshoot, and repair them.
• Experienced with well systems and sewage lift stations.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

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.

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 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.

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.