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General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour)


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 54280 - 70707
Posted: 31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Position Highlights:
  • Full-time 37.5 Hours/week.
  • First (1st) Shift Monday Friday 6:00am-2:00pm.
  • Located at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown.
  • This is a year-round position.
Why This Opportunity Is Unique
Working at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown you will be part of a team that prides itself on excellence and ambition. Our brand-new classrooms and industry-standard equipment offer an outstanding environment where you can make a significant impact. Your work will help craft the future of our states educational spaces ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards. Youll enjoy a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are highly valued and your ideas can help us reach new heights.

In your role as a General Trades Worker you will have the opportunity to:
  • Perform highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills codes and standard practices in a variety of trade areas including but not limited to: electrical plumbing carpentry HVACR glazing masonry painting work etc.
  • Make estimates of time personnel and material required on assigned tasks.
  • Keep necessary records.
  • Perform snow removal duties and schoolwide landscaping duties.
  • Perform related duties as required.
OUR MISSION
Through exemplary trade and academic programming CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
  • Engage in a rewarding career.
  • Make a difference in the public sector.
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment.
ABOUT US
For over 100 years CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

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Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
This class is accountable for performing highly skilled trades duties in various trade areas.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • 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.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in one or more trade areas.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.Housekeeping custodial and food services duties will not be considered as qualifying experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
  • At the University of Connecticut Internship Training Program: Possession of 4000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program hours recognized by the Department of Labors Office of Apprenticeship along with related instruction hours in the respective maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience for licensed trades (Electrical Plumbing HVACR) only.
  • At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in a maintenance shop environment.
  • Experience using commercial landscape equipment.
  • Experience with plant and shrub maintenance such as pruning trimming and lawn mowing.
  • Experience using a plow truck and commercial snow removal equipment.
  • Experience making small engine repairs and machinery repairs.
  • Experience with HVAC equipment and maintenance including HVAC filter and belt changes troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Experience in one or more trade areas such as electrical plumbing carpentry masonry and/or HVAC.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength stamina physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs such as asbestos PCB PFAS consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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