Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) (37.5 Hour)

Housatonic•Bridgeport, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CT State Community College is recruiting a full-time Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) for its Housatonic Campus in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office is the Associate Dean of Campus Operations, and the work location is 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06604. In a state agency, this class independently performs a full range of highly skilled maintenance and repair duties for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems. Duties follow standard HVACR trade practices and codes. The position may also involve related trade duties, coordination with other operating units and outside contacts, and operation of heavy equipment as required. CT State Community College is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system and the Board of Regents for Higher Education. It is a public higher education institution focused on providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible post-secondary education and lifelong learning.

Requirements

Four years of experience performing tasks in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade.
Two years of the general experience must involve performing skilled HVACR trade work.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard HVACR tools, materials, methods, and trade practices.
Interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare estimates, maintain shop records, and use computer software.
A vocational or technical school diploma documenting completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may substitute for two years of general experience.
At other state agencies, two years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may substitute for the general and special experience.
Experience performing technical HVACR duties on a military base, aircraft carrier, or large compound may substitute for the general and special experience on a year-for-year basis.
At the University of Connecticut, satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may substitute for the general and special experience, as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.
Incumbents may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications. At UConn, incumbents must possess and retain an appropriate current license, permit, and/or certification, including a Connecticut heating, piping, and/or cooling license.
Incumbents must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity, and maintain the physical fitness needed to perform the duties. A physical examination may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting, installing, and safely repairing commercial or industrial HVACR equipment.
Experience using and troubleshooting Building Automation Systems and Digital Direct Controls.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing oil- and gas-fired commercial boilers with a minimum rating of 1,400,000 BTU.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial or industrial rooftop HVAC units with a minimum cooling capacity of 10 tons.
Possession of an S2 and/or D2 license or higher.
Experience with chiller operation and cooling towers.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilation, and refrigeration.
Operate, maintain, repair, install, modify, and assemble air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems, including systems using Freon or chilled water for cooling and air or water for condenser means.
Determine the required cooling capacity of units for small areas.
Use and interpret a psychometric chart.
Control and measure airflow, room air changes, and room pressurizing.
Monitor computerized control systems.
Perform minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks.
Add water-treatment chemicals to boilers.
Estimate task time and personnel needs, and determine and obtain required materials for assigned tasks.
Maintain necessary records and use computer software.
In smaller trade areas, potentially serve as the sole worker responsible for a skilled trade area.
Perform duties related to similar trade areas as required.
As needed, install, modify, repair, and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for HVACR equipment.
As needed, inspect and repair steam traps fed by the main system at various locations.
As needed, remove pipe insulation associated with pipe and fitting repairs using OSHA-approved methods.
As needed, act as a liaison with other operating units and outside contacts.
As needed, operate heavy equipment or respond to fire and/or crash emergencies at state-owned airports.
Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance.
State employee benefits; the posting directs applicants to the State Employee Benefits Overview page for details.

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