Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut - DDS South Region; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Connecticut - DDS South Region is seeking a qualified General Trades Worker (Plumbing & Steamfitting) to maintain and repair plumbing systems across state facilities. The role requires four years of plumbing/steamfitting experience, including two years of skilled work, and may involve emergencies, high-pressure systems, and collaboration with other trades.

The position is based at the DDS Hartford Regional Center in Newington, CT, offering a 1st shift, 37.5 hours per week, with schedule

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade.
• Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades.
• P-2 license or above preferred.
• Substitutions allowed: trade school diploma may substitute for two years; UConn internship may substitute for general/special experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly skilled tasks in plumbing and steamfitting trade practices.
• 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 fixtures.
• Keeps records and prepares estimates; coordinates with other trades.
• Responds to emergencies and may operate heavy equipment.

Skills

Plumbing

Steamfitting

Maintenance records

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS software

Building management systems

Job description

Introduction

Do you have Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade with two (2) years in skilled plumbing and steamfitting? If so, we invite you to consider the General Trades Worker position with Connecticut Developmental Services! The State of Connecticut, Developmental Services (DDS) – Central Office – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Qualified Craft Worker Plumbing & Steamfitting position within DDS’s Fiscal Division based out of the South Region, Hartford Regional Center in Newington, CT. The Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) will help facilitate the maintenance and care of ICF Hartford Regional Center, requiring plumbing maintenance needed in the homes. The incumbent will also assist with compliance with licensing and the state fire marshal’s office. Additional duties will include projects like replacing bathrooms, kitchens, water heaters and regular maintenance, to emergency calls with leaks and the clogging of fixtures. DDS is seeking a skilled and dedicated Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) to join our team. In this role, you will apply your specialized plumbing and steamfitting expertise to install, maintain, inspect, and repair essential plumbing, piping, and high-pressure steam systems across state facilities. From ensuring the safe operation of critical systems to troubleshooting complex equipment and coordinating with other trades, your work will play an important role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient environments for the individuals and communities we serve. If you are a skilled trades professional looking for a meaningful career where your technical abilities make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Highlights

PCN 97994

• Full-time | 1st Shift | 37.5 Hours per week
• Monday – Friday | 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• However, schedule flexibility required to meet the needs of the agency.

What we can offer you

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

DDS Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers 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.

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

• P-2 license or above.
• Experience in plumbing practices and codes.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems in large commercial buildings and residential homes.
• Experience with highly skilled and specialized duties in the plumbing and Steamfitting trade.
• Experience with hydronic HVAC systems and equipment
• Experience in other construction/building trades
• Experience in computer systems and electronic work order systems.

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.

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.