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HVACR Technician


Job Location:

New Haven, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 82180 - 82180
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Commercial systems real equipment and predictable hours.


Schedule
First shift: 7:30 AM 3:30 PM
Fulltime 37.5 hours per week

What We Can Offer You
Comprehensive state employee benefits
Access to the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
Professional growth and development opportunities
A commitment to supporting a healthy work/life balance

Position Highlights
Performs highly skilled HVACR work in accordance with trade practices and codes on heating ventilation cooling and refrigeration systems
Operates maintains installs and repairs complex HVACR systems including equipment using Freon chilled water and advanced air-handling components
Monitors and troubleshoots computerized control systems ensuring proper airflow pressurization and system performance
Independently plans and executes work including estimating materials determining cooling requirements and completing technical tasks with minimal supervision
Interprets technical data such as psychrometric charts and performs diagnostic tasks including minor fuel tests gas leak checks and water treatment adjustments

A comprehensive medical examination including drug screening is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticuts DrugFree Workplace Policy.

About Us
DMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated holistic network of services that foster dignity respect and selfsufficiency.

CMHC provides comprehensive mental health treatment to individuals with serious behavioral health disorders that often frequent the local hospital emergency rooms are frequently involved in the court systems and require a variety of clinical services to provide stability medication management and treatment.


Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating ventilating and refrigeration;
  • Operates maintains repairs installs modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means;
  • Determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas;
  • Uses and interprets a psychometric chart;
  • Controls and measures air flow room air changes and room pressurizing;
  • Monitors computerized control 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;
  • In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;
  • May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
  • May install modify repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment;
  • May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations;
  • May remove pipe insulation materials associated with repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;
  • 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.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools materials methods and standard HVACR trade practices;
  • 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 tasks in the heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration trade.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration trades.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
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: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.
  • At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
  • Experience performing technical duties within the HVACR trade area on a military base aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • HVAC license (D2 S2)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut heating piping and/or cooling license.
  • 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 of the class.
  • A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
  • 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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