HVACR Technician Office​/On-site TC-

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a full‑time HVAC Technician (PCN 153645) at the Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) in New Haven.

• First shift: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

• Comprehensive state employee benefits
• Access to the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Commitment to supporting a healthy work/life balance

• Perform highly skilled HVACR work in accordance with trade practices and codes on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
• Operate, maintain, install, and repair complex HVACR systems, including equipment using Freon, chilled water, and advanced air‑handling components.
• Monitor and troubleshoot computerized control systems, ensuring proper airflow, pressurization, and system performance.
• Independently plan and execute work, estimate materials, determine cooling requirements, and complete technical tasks with minimal supervision.
• Interpret technical data such as psychrometric charts and perform diagnostic tasks including minor fuel tests, gas leak checks, and water treatment adjustments.
• Use and interpret psychrometric charts to assess system performance.
• Activate and schedule maintenance tasks based on system load and performance data.
• Prepare estimates of time and materials and maintain accurate shop records.

• Four (4) years of experience in tasks in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) trade.
• Two (2) years of that experience focused on skilled HVACR work.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply standard HVACR trade practices, tools, and materials.
• Interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records.
• Ability to utilize computer software.
• Compliance with the Connecticut Drug‑Free Workplace Policy; comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, required after a conditional offer of employment.

• HVAC license (D2, S2)

• Incumbents must possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications, including a State of Connecticut heating, piping, and/or cooling license.
• Incumbents may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain other current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.

• Incumbents must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness required for the duties of the class.
• Physical examination may be required.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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. As such, a job class is not all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.