Plant Facilities Engineer 1 (40 Hour)

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service absent any applicable collective bargaining language and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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• Meet Minimum Qualifications:Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy:PerPublic Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location:Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
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In a state agency this class is accountable for supervisingstaff and physical plant operations.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • the methods materials and equipment used in the maintenance operation and repair of buildings and all utilities services and equipment;
  • relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
• Knowledge of
  • materials and methods of building construction;
  • preventive maintenance techniques;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • read and interpret blueprints and specifications;
  • plan supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work;
  • utilize computer software.

Eight (8) years of technical experience in the maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services.

NOTE: Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a first-line supervisory capacity responsible for the direction of a large crew of trades workers contractors or similar highly skilled maintenance specialists above the apprenticeship level.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of Correctional Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor 2.

• Experience with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook as well as enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft CoreCT and inventory management systems
• Experience in facility management disciplines including multiple trade functions
• Experience managing diverse projects of varying scale and complexity such as troubleshooting repairs performing upgrades on facility heating cooling plumbing and electrical systems and overseeing fleet maintenance
• Experience with the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services contract administration including procurement of equipment and services
• Experience in construction project management including bidding material procurement and renovation and remodeling work
• Experience with administrative responsibilities including providing employee training scheduling work assignments and handling personnel matters such as performance evaluations disciplinary reports and refilling vacancies

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.