Qualified Craft Worker; Plumbing and Steamfitting

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Office of Property and Facilities Services seeks a qualified individual for the position of Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) for their Region 2 office in East Lyme, CT.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
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• Monday - Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm
• Office/On-site

The individual filling this position will spend most of their time performing highly skilled plumbing/steamfitting tasks involving the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of various interior and exterior plumbing related building components including, but not limited to:

• Domestic, sanitary and drainage utilities, and garage floor drainage systems.
• Fixtures and water heaters.
• Line snaking/jetting, well water systems, oil/water and wastewater holding equipment, natural gas supply lines, and pneumatic compressors, and associated plumbing.

The individual filing this position will also:

• Perform highly skilled plumbing fabrication, installation, and repair in a safe and efficient manner.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot and resolve plumbing problems typical to commercial and industrial buildings.

Additionally, this staff member will work with other trades as required in the repair and maintenance of HVAC and fuel dispensing equipment. A considerable amount of driving is involved and the individual filling this position is required to maintain a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

Our ideal candidate will have experience servicing multiple facilities, working with both well water and sewage systems, and must possess considerable knowledge of oil and gas fired heating systems. The incumbent must be dependable and self‑motivated since they will often be working independently. The ability to multi‑task and to take initiative in completing their duties with minimum supervision is necessary.

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in 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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In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of plumbing and steamfitting equipment and systems.

• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices and codes;
• Assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems;
• Cuts, bends, reams and threads pipes;
• Caulks and tests joints;
• Installs and repairs gas, water, steam and sanitary fixtures;
• Covers and insulates tanks, pipes and related objects;
• Works with high pressure hot water and steam 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;
• May braze pipes;
• May inspect and repair steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations;
• May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;
• May inspect and repair medical gas systems;
• May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
• May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
• May operate heavy…