<p>Introduction</p> <p>Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, this university offers undergraduate and graduate programs that weave together liberal arts and professional education and instill a desire for life-long learning.</p> <p>We are recruiting for one (1) full-time Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) position, located in Danbury, CT.</p> <p>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</p> <ul> <li>NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings </li><li>Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings </li><li>Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year </li><li>A culture that encourages work/life balance </li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities </li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>POSITION REQUIRMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time </li><li>37.5 hours per week </li><li>Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm. Must be available for emergencies and scheduled overtime. May be exposed to extreme weather. </li><li>Eligible candidates in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. </li><li>A medical exam, drug screen, and criminal background check will be required prior to offer of employment. </li></ul> <p>ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:</p> <p>Western Connecticut State University's Environmental & Facilities Maintenance Trades department is responsible for providing trades services for both campuses of the University and are responsible for the full range of plumbing duties including operating equipment to fulfill job function.</p> <p>ABOUT THE ROLE:</p> <p>The QCW Plumbing role at Western Connecticut State University includes a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of the campus facilities. The candidate selected for this position will be tasked with a variety of plumbing duties across both campuses. The QCW Plumber's role is integral to the university's commitment to providing a safe and functional academic environment. Candidate must be report to work in various conditions.</p> <p>Selection Plan</p> <p>For Assistance in Applying:</p> <p>Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</p> <p>Before You Apply:</p> <ul> <li>Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. </li><li>Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. 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 which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. </li><li>Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. </li><li>Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. </li><li>Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing Human Resources at Hrpositions@wcsu.edu. </li><li>Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. </li><li>Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. </li></ul> <p>After You Apply:</p> <ul> <li>Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). </li><li>Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! </li><li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. </li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. </li><li>Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. </li></ul> <p>Questions? We're here to help:</p> <p>Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Human Resources at Hrpositions@wcsu.edu.</p> <p>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</p> <p>In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of plumbing and steamfitting equipment and systems.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</p> <ul> <li>Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices and codes; </li><li>Assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems; </li><li>Cuts, bends, reams and threads pipes; </li><li>Caulks and tests joints; </li><li>Installs and repairs gas, water, steam and sanitary fixtures; </li><li>Covers and insulates tanks, pipes and related objects; </li><li>Works with high pressure hot water and steam systems; </li><li>Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; </li><li>Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; </li><li>Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks; </li><li>Keeps necessary records; </li><li>May braze pipes; </li><li>May inspect and repair steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations; </li><li>May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; </li><li>May inspect and repair medical gas systems; </li><li>May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; </li><li>May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts; </li><li>May operate heavy equipment; </li><li>May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports; </li><li>Performs related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</p> <ul> <li> <p>Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices;</p> </li><li> <p>Skills</p> </li><li> <p>interpersonal skills;</p> </li><li> <p>oral and written communication skills;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to</p> </li><li> <p>prepare estimates and keep shop records;</p> </li><li> <p>utilize computer software.</p> </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades.</p> <p>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. </li><li>Experience performing technical duties within the plumbing and steamfitting 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. </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate in their application:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial/industrial plumbing experience. </li><li>Experience troubleshooting, repairing sewer disposal systems, and performing water treatment. </li><li>Experience snaking out drain and resolving water and waste backups, as well as grease traps. </li><li>Experience soldering, brazing, threading piping and insulating pipes. </li><li>Experience sourcing necessary materials. </li><li>Experience performing highly skilled plumbing tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. </li><li>Experience updating projects and work orders through electronic systems. </li><li>Experience working independently. </li><li>Experience providing excellent oral and written communication and interacting with customers. </li></ul> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>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 plumbing and pipefitting license. </li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. </li></ul> <p>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>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.</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>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 of the class. </li><li>A physical examination may be required. </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <ul> <li>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.</p> <p>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</p> <p>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.</p>