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Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) (37.5 Hour) CT STATE - GATEWAY CAMPUS #251028-682

State of Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540

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Introduction 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

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance for all employees.

About Us In the State of Connecticut, 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 you must meet the Minimum Qualifications.

How to Apply

Specify your qualifications on your application.

Meet all experience and training requirements by the job closing date.

Provide required educational credit documentation if applicable.

Do not submit resumes; the system does not accept them.

Select all preferred location(s) and shift(s) on your application.

Submit all materials by the specified deadline.

Important Information After You Apply

You may be required to complete additional referral questions (RQs); responses must be submitted by the deadline.

Check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board regularly for notifications.

Additional documentation may be required at any point.

Interviews will be limited to candidates who best meet the position requirements.

Accepted candidates are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees.

Connect With Us For inquiries, contact Robert Kizer at CSCU-Recruitmentteam@ct.edu.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In a state agency, this 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

Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration.

Operates, maintains, repairs, installs, modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.

Determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas.

Uses and interprets a psychometric chart.

Controls and measures air flow, 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 and obtains required materials on assigned tasks.

Keeps necessary records.

May be the sole worker running a skilled trade area in smaller trade areas.

May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required.

May install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment.

May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations.

May remove pipe insulation materials associated with repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods.

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.

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard HVACR trade practices.

Interpersonal skills.

Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records.

Ability to utilize 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.

Minimum Qualifications – 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.

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

Must possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including a State of Connecticut heating, piping, and/or cooling license.

May be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

Character Requirements In addition to checking references and facts, a thorough background investigation may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

Physical Requirements

Must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity and maintain such physical fitness to perform duties.

A physical examination may be required.

Working Conditions

May be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and 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 The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages 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.

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