General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Solnit South - is recruiting a General Trades Worker to work at our John Dempsey Hospital located in Middletown, CT. This is a full-time position with 37.5 hours per week, typically on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. A mandatory snow duty requirement is associated with this position. DCF's mission is to work collaboratively with families and communities to enhance child safety, ensure permanent family connections for more children, and promote the overall well-being of children. DCF is dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect, supporting families through advocacy, and leveraging existing family and community strengths to assist children facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those placed by the juvenile justice system. This role offers professional growth, paid professional development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance. As an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, state employees may qualify for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.

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.
Ability to utilize computer software.
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multiple skilled trade fields
Experience working independently
Experience responding to after-hours call-ins and providing support as needed

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.