Skilled Maintainer; Western Connecticut STATE University Tc-

Introduction

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU), a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education/Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, is a public institution committed to academic excellence. WCSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs that blend liberal arts education with professional preparation and promote a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

WCSU is seeking a full-time Skilled Maintainer position to join the Environmental & Facilities Custodial Department for both campuses located in Danbury, CT. This position will be responsible for the full range of skilled trades functions (plumbing, carpentry, electrical and/or painting) including operating equipment to fulfill job function.

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• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Work Hours:
  
  Monday
  - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm.
• Must be available for emergencies and scheduled overtime.
• May be exposed to extreme weather.
• Eligible candidates in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Must possess two (2) years of experience in one of the skilled trades (plumbing, carpentry, electrical and/or painting).
• Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
• A medical exam, drug screen, and criminal background check will be required prior to offer of employment.

The Environmental & Facilities Maintenance Trades department is responsible for providing trades services for both campuses of the University.

The Skilled Maintainer role at Western Connecticut State University includes a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of the campus facilities. The candidate selected for this position will be tasked with a variety of skilled trades duties across both campuses. The Skilled Maintainer's role is integral to the university's commitment to providing a safe and functional academic environment.

Candidates must be prepared to work in various conditions.

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing one or more tasks of a skilled nature (requiring prior experience or training, below the level of a specialized trades worker which would give the incumbent proficiency in required knowledges, skills and abilities on the first day of the job) in addition to performing lower level duties. Only complex tasks should be learned on the job.

Tasks performed will be in one or several of the following areas:

• Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial) including the operation of trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity or complex motorized equipment;
• Grounds care as a supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions;
• Assists Qualified Craft Workers or other higher level employees in the trades areas.

See attached addendum.

• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of specific trade or work area concerned;
• Knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling;
• Skills
  • manual and machine operations of trade or work area skills;
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • follow written and oral instructions;
  • utilize computer software.

• One of the skilled trades;
• Landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening;
• Operation of motor trucks or large buses.

The experience area should reflect the needs of the position.

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