Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) (37.5 Hour)

　　Office/On-site

　　Recruitment # 240120-6823TC-002

　　Location New Haven, CT

　　Date Opened 1/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $60,838* - $78,219/year (*New State employees start at minimum)

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 2/23/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction Are you a skilled and qualified craft worker in HVACR ready to elevate your career in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration ?

　　Join the State of Connecticut and be part of a team that values your craftsmanship and commitment to excellence in HVACR services!

　　The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is currently seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6823TC&R1=&R3=) . See below for more on this exciting opportunity!

　　POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

　　FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC (http://https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/CMHC/Agency-Files/CMHC---About-the-Agency) )

　　LOCATION: New Haven, CT

　　UNIT: Plant Operations

　　SCHEDULE: Full-time (37.5 hours weekly), 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

　　POSITION NUMBER: 139070

　　WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

　　The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

　　NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

　　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.

　　Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year

　　Professional growth and development opportunitie s

　　A healthy work/life balance to all employees

　　DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

　　Perform highly skilled HVACR maintenance tasks

　　Conduct estimates of time and personnel needed

　　Obtain required materials needed for assigned tasks

　　Maintain maintenance records

　　Make a difference in the public sector

　　Work together in a collaborative team environment

　　MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND DIVISION:

　　DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-s ufficiency in those we serve.

　　CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We aim to treat people with mental illness in their communities, to provide a place for researchers from many fields to find new treatments, and to teach professionals in the care of mental illness.

　　Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

　　Selection Plan

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　　To Apply:

　　In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

　　You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

　　In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

　　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].

　　This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

　　Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

　　Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

　　This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

　　Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

　　The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

　　Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

　　Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

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

　　Connect With Us:

　　Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

　　Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at [email protected].

　　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 heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration; operates, maintains, repairs, installs, modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means; determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas; uses and interprets a psychometric chart; controls and measures air flow, room air changes and room pressurizing; monitors computerized control 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; in smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; may perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; may install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment; may inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; may remove pipe insulation materials associated with repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; 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 HVACR trade practices; 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 tasks in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trade.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

　　Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades.

　　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.

　　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 Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

　　Experience performing technical duties within the HVACR 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

　　State of Connecticut licensure as one of the following:

　　D2 - LIMITED WARM AIR, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION JOURNEYPERSON

　　D1 - LIMITED WARM AIR, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTOR

　　S2 - UNLIMITED HEATING, PIPING, AND COOLING JOURNEYPERSON

　　S1 - UNLIMITED HEATING, PIPING, AND COOLING CONTRACTOR

　　HVAC experience in an industrial, commercial, or institutional environment

　　Experience with EMS systems

　　Experience performing standard trade practices

　　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 heating, piping, and/or cooling 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.

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