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Full job description Are you looking for an opportunity to join the largest largest high school system in the State of Connecticut ? If so then the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System ( CTECS ) might just have the opportunity you've been looking for! Howell Cheney Technical High School is actively recruiting for a qualified full- time General Trades Worker to help ensure the health and safety of our school.
What We Have To Offer! To work for a Forbes top company: ' Forbes ' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings Retirement healthcare offerings Professional growth and development opportunities Outstanding work-life balance 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 for more information AS A GENERAL TRADES WORKER YOU WILL : In this role you would work in a high school environment and be accountable for performing a full range of skilled trades duties as assigned by the Building Maintenance Supervisor. This includes but is not limited to:
Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, glazing, masonry, painting work, etc Makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks Snow removal and school wide landscaping duties Other duties as needed THE ROLE: Located at Howell Cheney Tech in Manchester, CT Full-time, first shift, 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm schedule WHO WE ARE: For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.
You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector for the State of Connecticut! We encourage you to apply today!
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Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) This class is accountable for performing highly skilled trades duties in various trade areas.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices in a variety of trade areas including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, glazing, masonry, painting work, etc; makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks; keeps necessary records; in smaller trade areas, may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required; at State owned airports may be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations; may operate and maintain heavy earth moving equipment; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas; 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 one or more trade areas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in one or more trade areas.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at or above the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
Housekeeping, custodial, and food services duties will not be considered as qualifying experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED 1. 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. At the University of Connecticut Internship Training Program: Possession of 4,000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program hours, recognized by the Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship, along with related instruction hours in the respective maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience for licensed trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVACR) only.
3. At other State Agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a maintenance shop environmentt Experience using commercial landscaping equipment Experience with plant and shrub maintenance, such as pruning, trimming, lawn mowing Experience using a plow truck and commercial snow removal equipment Experience using other small motorized equipment Experience making small engine repairs and machinery repairs Experience operating a building automation system to control and monitor mechanical and electrical equipment Experience with HVAC equipment and maintenance, including HVAC filter and belt changes, troubleshooting, and repairs SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 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 1. 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.
2. A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.
2. 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.