Plumber & Steamfitter (Qualified Craft Worker)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring for two (2) Qualified Craft Workers (Plumbing and Steamfitting) to join their team at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). This role is part of the CVH Plumbing HVAC Maintenance unit and involves full-time, 37.5 hours per week, first shift employment (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). DMHAS is a healthcare agency focused on promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through integrated services and supports. CVH, established in 1868, is the largest DMHAS facility, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment across various specialty areas, including geriatric services, young adult services, and a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program. This position offers professional growth, development opportunities, and a healthy work/life balance.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices.
Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records.
Ability to utilize computer software.

Nice To Haves

Possess a Connecticut P1 or P2 license or a Connecticut F1 or F2 license.
Experience working in commercial plumbing.

Responsibilities

Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices and codes.
Assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems.
Cuts, bends, reams and threads pipes.
Caulks and tests joints.
Installs and repairs gas, water, steam and sanitary fixtures.
Covers and insulates tanks, pipes and related objects.
Works with high pressure hot water and steam 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 braze pipes.
May inspect and repair steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations.
May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods.
May inspect and repair medical gas systems.
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required.
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.