Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour) (CT STATE THREE RIVERS CAMPUS)

State-of-Connecticut---State-Colleges-&-Universities---Board-of-Regent; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

13 paid holidays per year

Professional growth & development

Job summary

CT State Community College is seeking a Skilled Maintainer to perform building and equipment maintenance at the Three Rivers Campus in Norwich, CT. The role requires experience in trades, grounds care, and operating heavy equipment.

Incumbents may need to lift moderate to heavy weights and comply with safety and training requirements. An affirmative action employer, CT State encourages diversity in applicants.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in one of the skilled trades or related fields.
• Grounds maintenance or operation of large vehicles is acceptable experience.
• Graduation from a vocational/technical school may substitute for general experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform building and equipment maintenance and operate heavy trucks or complex motorized equipment.
• Provide grounds care and landscaping functions as needed.
• Assist qualified craft workers and other higher level employees in trades areas.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance methods

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to follow written and oral...

Ability to utilize computer software

Education

Two years of general experience in skilled trades

Vocational/technical diploma substitution allowed

Job description

Introduction

Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? If so, Join CT State and become a part of our dedicated team! At CT State Community College, we value our employees and are seeking to add new talent to our team. We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State. We are currently recruiting for a Skilled Maintainer to work at our Three Rivers Campus, located in Norwich, CT.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Work Shift: First Shift, 6:30am - 2:30pm
• Office: Central Utility Plant
• Location: 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

What We Can Offer You

• Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
• Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

About Us

In the State of Connecticut, CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Our goal as a public higher education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post-secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT State's mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.

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

See attached addendum.

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;
• Manual and machine operations of trade or work area skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to 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

• Demonstrated familiarity and experience with Building Maintenance System (BMS).
• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry/Construction Certification
• Facilities-Related Trade Licensure: (Optional - but the role leans toward groundskeeping or basic plumbing/HVAC/electrical work)

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.