Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Military Department; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Dedicated employee parking

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Military Department seeks a Skilled Maintainer to join the Theater Aviation Sustainment Facility in Groton. You will perform building and equipment maintenance, grounds care, and assist experienced trades personnel while traveling in-state and holding a valid CT driver’s license. This is a full-time, first-shift role with Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and procedures in the trade area.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and manuals.
• Strong communication and recordkeeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform building and equipment maintenance; operate trucks of five tons or greater.
• Oversee grounds care and landscaping tasks and supervise related activities.
• Assist Qualified Craft Workers in trades tasks.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to follow instructions

Computer skills

Education

Diploma from vocational/technical school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is accepting applications for a Skilled Maintainer position located at the TASM-G, located in Groton, CT. The Connecticut Army National Guard's Theater Aviation Sustainment facility is located in Groton, CT, and is responsible for depot level maintenance of Army National Guard Aviation assets.

What We Can Offer

Professional growth and development opportunities

A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Dedicated employee parking

Position Highlights

• Full-time, First-shift;
• Monday - Friday
• 7:30AM to 3:30PM (37.5 hours)
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation will be required before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.
• This position requires regular in-state travel using State Vehicles in order to perform duties.
• Candidates must have and maintain a valid, unexpired Driver's license in order to operate State Vehicles.

About Us

We are a unique dual-status agency, having both federal and state missions. The CTMD’S primary public responsibilities are:

• To support the CT National Guard enabling the National Guard to provide ready units for Federal or State requirements;
• To train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets, and;
• To plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster.

The Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is committed to conducting military operations in an environmentally friendly manner and will continue to perform its mission while looking for new ways to reduce pollution-generating activities and to preserve and enhance all of its valuable training lands.

NOTE: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing one or more tasks of a skilled nature (requiring prior experience or training, below the level of a specialized trades worker which would give the incumbent proficiency in required knowledges, skills and abilities on the first day of the job) in addition to performing lower level duties. Only complex tasks should be learned on the job. Tasks performed will be in one or several of the following areas:

• Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial) including the operation of trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity or complex motorized equipment;
• Grounds care as a supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions;
• Assists Qualified Craft Workers or other higher level employees in the trades areas.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties by General Work Areas

• For all areas: Keeps records and prepares reports (this should be related to the duties and not a full time office recordkeeping position); Performs related duties as required.
• Grounds Care (Outside Services): Incumbents in this area perform in one of the following ways:
• 1. Working supervisor: Directs a crew of subordinate maintainers in such areas as planting and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds (including planning and scheduling); Maintenance and installation of fencing; Cleaning of grounds, service areas and sidewalks (including snow and ice removal); Operation and maintenance of grounds equipment; Planting, cultivating, harvesting and storage of vegetables (including a vegetable growing program); Weed, disease and pest control; Performs other grounds tasks listed in the specification for lower level maintainers; Supervisory tasks can include such things as planning and scheduling work; Completing service ratings; Performance appraisal; Handling disciplinary problems; Staff training; Making certain work standards are being met; Maintaining necessary supplies and equipment; Submitting requisitions when needed; An incumbent in this position should be considered a working supervisor.
• 2. Substantial amount of time (75%) operates and makes minor and emergency repairs on complex equipment such as front end loaders, very large tractors and the like.
• 3. Performs specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions.
• MISCELLANEOUS: May perform custodial functions as required.
• Motor Equipment Services: In addition to motor equipment services tasks performed by lower level maintainers performs the following tasks for a substantial amount of the time (75%): Operates and makes minor emergency repairs on motor trucks of five (5) ton capacity and over and large buses for purpose of transporting goods, equipment and/or individuals services by the agency and staff; Maintains vehicles in good condition including cleaning, lubrication and preventative maintenance; Supplies motor vehicles with gas, oil, water and other fluids; May pump fuel; May dispatch vehicles.
• TRADES: In addition to trades tasks performed by lower level maintainers performs the following skilled tasks for a substantial amount of time (75%) as an assistant to a trades person: Construction, maintenance and repair as a painter, plasterer, carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber and/or steamfitter, tinsmith or comparable trades person.

These are only examples of types of tasks a Skilled Maintainer may be expected to perform. Incumbents in this class will also be expected to perform related duties as required. Tasks should only be assigned if they are of the appropriate skill level (as defined in the Purpose of Class).

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of specific trade or work area concerned; Knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling; Skills: manual and machine operations of trade or work area skills; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to follow written and oral instructions; utilize computer software.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in one of the following areas:
• One of the skilled trades;
• Landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening;
• Operation of motor trucks or large buses.

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 the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting a trades person in the performance of construction, painting, plastering, carpentry, electrical work or plumbing tasks.
• Experience performing grounds maintenance (mowing, weeding, raking, shoveling and snow and ice removal, with a light truck, skid steer or tractor).
• Experience using, setting up, and maintaining basic hand/power tools necessary for the performance of skilled custodial and grounds maintenance. Tools and equipment include, but not limited to: auto-scrubber machines, buffers, carpet cleaners, zero turn lawn mowers and string trimmers.
• Experience performing basic recordkeeping skills for recording preventative maintenance, vehicle assignments, and creating work orders. Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office or similar platforms.
• Experience operating automobiles, trucks and/or complex motorized equipment with possession of a valid Connecticut driver's license.
• Experience maintaining facility HVAC mechanical equipment, replacing belts, filters, strainers, etc.

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

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 and may be exposed to significant levels of dust, heat, noise, extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive individuals. The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program 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.