General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour)

General Trades Worker

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has two current vacancies for the position of General Trades Worker with Connecticut Valley Hospital and Whiting Forensic Hospital! These positions are Hazardous Duty.

Facility : Connecticut Valley Hospital and Whiting Forensic Hospital

Location : Middletown, CT

Schedule : Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday through Friday, 7 : 00am - 3 : 00pm

Position Number : 89395, 88568

We offer professional growth and development opportunities and a healthy work / life balance.

Discover the opportunity to engage in a rewarding career; provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; assist our clients so they can achieve success; make a difference in the public sector; work together in a collaborative team environment.

This class is accountable for performing highly skilled trades duties in various trade areas. Examples of duties include performing 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; making estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks; keeping necessary records; performing duties related to the trade or trade areas as required; in smaller trade areas, may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; 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.

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; prepare estimates and keep shop records; utilize computer software.

Minimum Qualifications : Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas. Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in one or more trade areas.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience in advanced building repairs in a variety of trades within a hospital setting; experience in more than one trade such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting and carpentry; experience in a wide variety of preventative maintenance activities on building systems; experience with inspecting, diagnosing, and performing advanced building 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.

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; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment. 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.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.