General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #251118-0382TC-001

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking to hire a General Trades Worker. Whiting Forensic Hospital provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

Requirements

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.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas
Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; utilize computer software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems maintenance and repair
Experience performing preventative maintenance on a range of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure
Experience conducting inspections, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs on building systems

Responsibilities

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
Makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks
Keeps necessary records
Performs 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.