Qualified Craft Worker; HVACR

Introduction

Are you a self-starter with experience in tasks in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trade? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) to join their team! This position directly supports public health and safety by maintaining proper ventilation, temperature control, humidity levels, and indoor air quality in agency facilities.

HVAC systems regulate airflow, filtration, and air exchange rates that reduce airborne contaminants and maintain safe occupancy conditions. In facilities serving the public—such as administrative offices, healthcare environments, detention centers, schools, or public service buildings—malfunctioning HVAC systems can lead to:
Unsafe indoor air quality;
Mold growth and moisture damage;
Heat- or cold-related health risks; and Disruption of critical public services. This HVAC Technician ensures preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and system monitoring to maintain safe environmental conditions for employees, visitors, and vulnerable populations.

FACILITY:
Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)

LOCATION:

34 Park Street, New Haven, CT

UNIT:
Plant Operations Maintenance

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time, 37.5 Hours, First Shift, 7:30am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

POSITION NUMBER: 153645

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Professional growth and development opportunities

A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;

Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;

Assist our clients so they can achieve success;

Make a difference in the public sector; and

Work together in a collaborative team environment.

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We aim to treat people with mental illness in their communities, to provide a place for researchers from many fields to find new treatments, and to teach professionals in the care of mental illness.

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Note:

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

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.

• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration;
• Operates, maintains, repairs, installs, modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means;
• Determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas;
• Uses and interprets a psychometric chart;
• Controls and measures air flow, room air changes and…