General Trades Worker(Office/On-site)

Connecticut Department Of Administrative Services

Manages state resources, operations, and services, streamlining efficiency for Connecticut government.

Perform skilled maintenance and construction tasks across various trades at Platt Technical High School.

3 days ago ago

$51,664 - $67,299

Intermediate (4-7 years)

Full Time

Milford, CT

Onsite

Company Size

1,700 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction services

Project Management

Consulting

Engineering

Architecture

Property Development

Design

Technical Services

Sector Specialisms

Human Resources

Information Technology

Fleet Vehicle Services

Building and Construction

Procurement

Grants Administration

Role

What you would be doing

estimating

equipment operation

record keeping

snow removal

landscaping

emergency response

Makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks;
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Performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required;
May operate and maintain heavy earth moving equipment;
Keeps necessary records;
Keep necessary records
Perform snow removal duties and schoolwide landscaping duties
prepare estimates and keep shop records;
Make estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks

What you bring

hvac

apprenticeship

automation

landscape

communication

physical

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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.
Experience with plant and shrub maintenance such as pruning, trimming, and lawn mowing
oral and written communication skills;
utilize computer software.
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.
Experience with HVAC equipment and maintenance, including HVAC filter and belt changes, troubleshooting, and repairs
Perform highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes and standard practices in a variety of trade areas including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, glazing, masonry, painting work etc
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas;
interpersonal skills;
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.
Ability to
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;
Experience making small engine repairs and machinery repairs
A physical examination may be required.
Experience using a plow truck and commercial snow removal equipment
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.
Experience operating a building automation system to control and monitor mechanical and electrical equipment
At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
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 in a maintenance shop environment
Experience using commercial landscape equipment

Benefits

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
The 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.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Security clearance