Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

Military Department•Groton, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Military Department is hiring a Skilled Maintainer for the Theater Aviation Sustainment facility in Groton, Connecticut. The facility performs depot-level maintenance of Army National Guard aviation assets. The Skilled Maintainer performs one or more skilled tasks requiring prior experience or training, along with lower-level duties. Depending on assigned work area, duties may include building and equipment maintenance, grounds care, motor equipment services, custodial work, or assisting a qualified tradesperson. The position may involve operating trucks or complex motorized equipment, maintaining facilities and grounds, and keeping records related to assigned work. Related duties may be assigned as needed. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (37.5 hours per week). A successful federal background investigation is required before permanent appointment. The role requires regular in-state travel in State vehicles, and employees must possess and maintain a valid, unexpired driver's license to operate those vehicles. The Connecticut Military Department has both federal and state missions. It supports the Connecticut National Guard, coordinates state emergency response assets, and plans for and protects residents and property during emergencies. The department states that it seeks to conduct military operations in an environmentally friendly manner, reduce pollution-generating activities, and preserve and enhance its training lands.

Requirements

Two years of experience in one of the following areas: a skilled trade; landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening; or operating motor trucks or large buses. The experience area must reflect the position's needs.
A vocational or technical school diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may substitute for the general experience requirement.
Possess and maintain a valid, unexpired driver's license to operate State vehicles.
Successfully complete a federal background investigation before certification for permanent appointment.
Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials, and procedures for the relevant trade or work area, and knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling.
Skills in manual and machine operations for the relevant trade or work area; interpersonal skills; and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and use computer software.
Meet the physical requirements for the class, including adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity; a physical examination may be required.
May be required to possess and retain applicable current licenses, permits, or certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting a tradesperson with construction, painting, plastering, carpentry, electrical work, or plumbing tasks.
Experience performing grounds maintenance, including mowing, weeding, raking, shoveling, and snow and ice removal, using a light truck, skid steer, or tractor.
Experience using, setting up, and maintaining basic hand and power tools for skilled custodial and grounds maintenance, including auto-scrubber machines, buffers, carpet cleaners, zero-turn lawn mowers, and string trimmers.
Experience with basic recordkeeping for preventive maintenance and vehicle assignments, and creating work orders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar platforms.
Experience operating automobiles, trucks, or complex motorized equipment.
Experience maintaining facility HVAC mechanical equipment, including replacing belts, filters, and strainers.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled tasks in an assigned work area, along with lower-level maintenance duties.
Maintain buildings, equipment, grounds, or vehicles, or assist tradespeople with construction, maintenance, and repair tasks, as assigned.
Operate applicable trucks, grounds equipment, or other complex motorized equipment and perform minor or emergency repairs where required by the assigned work area.
Maintain work-related records and prepare reports.
Travel in-state using State vehicles as needed to perform duties.
Perform related duties as required.