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General Trades Worker (40 Hour)


Job Location:

Trumbull, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 75421 - 75421
Posted: 21 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Monday - Friday
  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
  • Location: Trumbull CT
  • Office/on-site work environment
THE ROLE

The individual filling this position will spend most of their time performing highly skilled trade duties in various trade areas including handling routine preventative and emergency maintenance for multiple commercial and/or industrial facilities.

The individual filling this position will also:

  • Diagnose/troubleshoot and resolve interior and exterior building components typical to commercial and industrial buildings;
  • Change various types of filters (air fuel etc.);
  • Perform life safety inspections;
  • Utilize email and a State-issued tablet for duties including communication recordkeeping handling work orders preparing reports making estimates of time equipment and materials and for tracking preventative maintenance schedules;
  • Work with other trades as required.
The incumbent must be dependable and self-motivated since they will often be working independently. This role involves multitasking and taking initiative in the completion of responsibilities with limited supervision.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidates will be issued a State vehicle cell phone and tablet. A considerable amount of driving is involved and the individual filling this position is required to possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
  • Applicants invited to interview will be required to supply a copy of their drivers license.
ABOUT US

As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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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 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
    • Graduate of a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area
    • Experience troubleshooting and repairing across a variety of trades including electrical carpentry painting HVACR (heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration) masonry and plumbing
    • Experience installing and repairing commercial doors and hardware
    • Experience troubleshooting and repairing faucets and flushometers for toilets
    • Experience in performing monthly life safety inspections
    • Experience with EPDM(ethylene propylene diene monomer) roofing repair
    • Experience working in a large facility or multiple commercial or industrial buildings
    • Experience using Microsoft 365 including Outlook Excel Word and Teams
    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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