Connecticut
Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) (37.5 Hour) (CT STATE - GATEWAY CAMPUS) - #251028
Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? If so, join CT State and become a part of our dedicated team! At CT State Community College, we value our employees and are seeking to add new talent to our team. We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State. We are recruiting for a Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) to work at our Gateway campus located in New Haven, CT.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Work Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday ‑ Friday
Work Shift: First shift, 6:00 am ‑ 2:00 pm
Office: Associate Dean of Campus Operations
Location: 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance for all employees
Visit our new State Employee Benefits overview page!
ABOUT US CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Our goal as a public higher‑education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post‑secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT State's mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.
SELECTION PLAN To apply: In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed. Specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting. The State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES
Salary calculations may differ across branches of state government.
For assistance in applying, please contact the recruitment team at CSCU‑Recruitmentteam@ct.edu.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) The 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
Perform greatly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration.
Operate, maintain, repair, install, modify and assemble air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water.
Determine required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas and use psychometric charts to control and measure airflow, 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 materials; keeps necessary records.
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; may install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls; may inspect and repair steam traps.
May remove pipe insulation materials; 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard HVACR trade practices. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; utilizes 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 experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
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 Trainee 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
S2 License or other qualifying trade license
Automated Building System experience
Experience working with sustainable systems
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 may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents 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 may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions. May be required to complete hazardous materials training programs such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Work Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday ‑ Friday
Work Shift: First shift, 6:00 am ‑ 2:00 pm
Office: Associate Dean of Campus Operations
Location: 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance for all employees
Visit our new State Employee Benefits overview page!
ABOUT US CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Our goal as a public higher‑education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post‑secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT State's mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.
SELECTION PLAN To apply: In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed. Specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting. The State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES
Salary calculations may differ across branches of state government.
For assistance in applying, please contact the recruitment team at CSCU‑Recruitmentteam@ct.edu.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) The 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
Perform greatly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration.
Operate, maintain, repair, install, modify and assemble air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water.
Determine required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas and use psychometric charts to control and measure airflow, 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 materials; keeps necessary records.
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; may install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls; may inspect and repair steam traps.
May remove pipe insulation materials; 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard HVACR trade practices. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; utilizes 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 experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
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 Trainee 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
S2 License or other qualifying trade license
Automated Building System experience
Experience working with sustainable systems
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 may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents 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 may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions. May be required to complete hazardous materials training programs such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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