Qualified Craft Worker; HVACR FM
Job in
Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06451, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
State of Connecticut
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Introduction
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) (40 Hour) position. This position will be based out of the Facilities Maintenance building in Meriden.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!
* Professional growth and development opportunities.
* A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
* The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM.
* The Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) position will be responsible for, but not limited to, completing preventive maintenance, repairs and installations of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) systems primarily at DESPP Radio Towers, and as needed at DESPP troops and buildings statewide.
* Upon successful completion of a working test period this position will be able to park a state-owned vehicle at a DESPP location closest to their home.
* The selected candidate must maintain a valid driver's license.
ABOUT US
DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins.
1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence
• Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data
• Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct-i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve
• Constantly seeking better results
2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility
• Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources
• Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests
• Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges
3. Ethics and Accountability
• Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies
• Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement
• Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments
• Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways
Selection Plan
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
State Employees
* Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
* Completed CT-HR-13
Non-State Employees
* Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor).
* Completed CT-HR-13
Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.
to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.
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