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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) West Region seeks a Qualified Craft Worker specializing in Plumbing and Steamfitting to maintain facilities at the Lower Fairfield Center, Norwalk, CT. This full-time position handles repairs, replacements, and compliance tasks to ensure safe, reliable utility systems.

Applicants should bring extensive trade experience, be comfortable with high-pressure systems, and possess or pursue a CT pipefitting license; state internships and UConn programs are

Qualifications

• Four years of plumbing and steamfitting experience.
• Two years of the general experience in skilled plumbing and steamfitting.
• A state license/substitution options include a two-year substitute via vocational diploma or internship programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled plumbing and steamfitting tasks per trade practices and codes.
• Assemble, install, repair air, gas, water, steam and sewer systems.
• Cut/bend/ream/thread pipes and test joints.
• Install/repair fixtures and test for leaks.
• Work with high-pressure hot water and steam systems.
• Maintain records and prepare time/material estimates.

Skills

Tool use

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Estimating

Shop records

Computers/Software

Education

Trade diploma in maintenance

UConn Facilities Internship Training

Tools

Computer systems

Electronic work order systems

Job description

Introduction

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the Department of Developmental Services? The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Central Office, has a vacant Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing & Steamfitting) position, within DDS's Fiscal Division based out of the West Region, Lower Fairfield Center, Norwalk CT. The Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) will help facilitate the maintenance and care of the Lower Fairfield Center, Norwalk CT, 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. Incumbents will also be responsible for winterizing and opening the camp. START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

LOCATION: Norwalk, CT SCHEDULE: Full time (37 hours/week) | First (1st) Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

IN THIS ROLE, DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

OUR MISSION

The mission of DDS 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; 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 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.