Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) (37.5 Hour)

　　Recruitment # 240123-6822TC-001

　　Location New Britain, CT

　　Date Opened 1/24/2024 3:00:00 PM

　　Salary $60,838.00 - $78,219.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan)

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 2/6/2024 11:59:00 PM

　　Go Back Apply View Benefits (http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Introduction

　　Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) (http://www2.ccsu.edu/) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), (http://www.ct.edu/cscu) Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. As one of the State of Connecticut (http://www.ct.gov/) institutions of higher learning , CCSU is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions. CCSU offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship.

　　We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for a Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6822TC&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) position.

　　WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

　　We offer a competitive benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

　　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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

　　We encourage a strong work/life balance (https://jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/2023WinterEVP.pdf) for all state employees.

　　We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.

　　We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.

　　POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

　　Full-Time

　　37.5 hours per week

　　First shift, 8:00am - 4:00pm

　　Monday - Friday

　　NOTE: All candidates MUST include their E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson License number with issuing state and expiration date on their application to be considered. The incumbent in this position will be required to possess and retain an active E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson License.

　　Selection Plan

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

　　All candidates for employment at Central Connecticut State University are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation, including a psychological, polygraph and medical examination. Selection for employment is contingent upon completion of background investigation. Candidates must possess at all times a valid motor vehicle license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

　　In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Applicants invited to interview will be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.

　　PLEASE NOTE: Updates of this recruitment will be provided through your JobAps portal account. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. For all other inquiries, please contact Olivia Duncan, [email protected] .

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected] (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/[email protected]) .

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in one of the following trade areas: electrical, plumbing and steamfitting, utilities or heating, ventilation and refrigeration.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring application of trade skills, codes and standard trade practices in electrical, plumbing, utilities, or HVACR trade areas; makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials; keeps necessary records; 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.

　　ELECTRICAL: Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with national and local codes and standard trade practices; lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting; makes repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, traffic lights, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, electronic counting and traffic control devices, intercommunication systems and electrical generators; installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures; maintains and repairs unit heaters, fans, building maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel electric generators, movable bridges, fire alarm systems, etc.; repairs relays and switches; rewires motors; bends pipes; installs, repairs and maintains oil burners; performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records; performs pole work; may diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations; may assist in high voltage work.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the particular trade; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; some ability to utilize computer software.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Four (4) years of experience in the particular trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

　　Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in the specific trade area.Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of 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.2. Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.3. Experience performing technical duties within a designated maintenance 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

　　Experience working in higher education

　　Possession of a current CT E-2 electrical license

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of an Unlimited Journeyperson's license in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements. 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.2. 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.2. 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.

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