Qualified Craft Worker; HVACR

Position: Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR)

About the Position

Do you take pride in precision work, problem‑solving, and keeping systems running at their best? If so, this could be THE opportunity for you! We are looking for a skilled and dependable HVACR Technician to join our facilities team at CT State Community College, Housatonic Campus, Bridgeport, CT.

Position Highlights

• Work Hours:
  
  Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday
• Work Shift:
  
  First shift, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Location:
  
  Bridgeport, CT

What We Offer

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

About Us

CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Our mission is to provide high‑quality, affordable and accessible post‑secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals.

Purpose of Job Class

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

• Perform highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes
• Operate, maintain, repair, install, modify and assemble air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems
• Determine required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas
• Use and interpret a psychometric chart
• Control and measure airflow, room air changes and room pressurizing
• Monitor computerized control systems
• Perform minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks
• Add water treatment chemicals to boilers
• Estimate time, personnel and procure required materials
• Keep necessary records
• Serve as sole worker in smaller trade areas when needed
• Assist with electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment
• Inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations
• Remove pipe insulation materials using OSHA approved methods
• Act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts
• Operate heavy equipment as required
• Respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state‑owned airports
• Perform related duties as required

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of standard HVACR trade practices and tools
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records
• Ability to 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) of the general experience years must have been performing skilled HVACR trades.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma in a maintenance trade area may substitute for two (2) years of general experience
• Completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may substitute for the general and special experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management
• Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may substitute for the general and special experience
• Experience on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Holder of S2 License and/or D2 or higher license
• Experience with chiller operation or cooling towers
• Experience with commercial HVAC systems
• Experience with building management systems

Special Requirements

• University of Connecticut incumbents must possess and retain a State of Connecticut heating, piping, and/or cooling license
• Incumbents may be required to acquire and retain current licenses, permits, and/or certifications as determined by the appointing authority

Physical Requirements

• Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility and visual and auditory acuity to perform duties
• May be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles
• Physical examination may be required

Working Conditions

• Exposure to risk of injury from equipment and extreme weather conditions
• Requires completion of hazardous materials training programs (e.g., asbestos, PCB, PFAS) in line with EPA guidelines
• Use of respirators and safety goggles may be required

EEO Statement

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. A job class is not intended to be all‑inclusive of every task or responsibility.

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