General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-Site) - #230509-0382Tc-003

Introduction Are you an experienced trade worker? Have you been looking for an opportunity to join the State workforce? If so, we encourage you to apply for the General Trades Worker position today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

• A physical examination may be required. WORKING CONDITIONS
• Experience with computers including Microsoft Office products like Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams etc.
• If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at [email protected] and reference the recruitment number.
• 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.
• Regular days off: Saturday & Sunday
• 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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
• 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.
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 3:00 pm
• 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.
• Keeps necessary records.
• Will be required to travel Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:
• Experience working in facilities occupied by persons with disabilities.
• For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
• Central Office - has a full-time 1st shift job opportunity for a General Trades Worker, located Torrington, CT. Position Highlights:
• Experience responding to emergencies.
• 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.
• Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn. 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
• 75 Hours bi-weekly
• 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].
• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• A healthy work-life balance!
• Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Connect With Us:
• 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.
• Experience driving small dump trucks with attached trailers.
• Provide highly skilled maintenance 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..
• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
• If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, DDS EEO 1 at (860) 418
• SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
• 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.
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. In your role as a General Trades Worker, you will have the opportunity too:
• Housekeeping, custodial, and food services duties will not be considered as qualifying experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency
• Make estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks.
• 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
• 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
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• 1st Shift
• Experience operating lawn and garden equipment.
• 6148 or [email protected]
• Full-time
• Monday
• To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
• These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
• Other duties as required. Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. Selection Plan This position may be subject to Federal requirements for Covid 19 Vaccination Immunization. To Apply:
• 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.
• Experience with painting. 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
• Experience using internet browsers to utilize Work Order systems.
• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Experience providing emergency/on-call snow removal duties.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Friday; 7:00 am