Plant Facilities Engineer

Overview

Plant Facilities Engineer 1 within the Bureau of Finance and Administration, Office of Property and Facilities Services. This position is open to current State of Connecticut employees.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance.

• Supervise highly skilled facility maintenance personnel across state structures.
• Ensure physical plant systems remain in good repair, meet life and fire safety codes, and control energy usage.
• Monitor building automation systems.
• Oversee Regions 2, 3, and 4 of the Property & Facilities Division’s ongoing projects including facility construction, site improvements, and maintenance facilities.
• Research cost estimates for preventive maintenance, repair work, and equipment procurement.
• Prepare budgetary and project progress reports.
• Process vendor payments and seek agency reimbursements.
• Schedule work assignments for employees and contracted labor.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and safety training.

• Monday – Friday
• Full‑time (40 hours per week)
• First shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT
• On‑site work environment

• Eight (8) years of technical experience in maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services.
• Two (2) years in first‑line supervisory capacity, responsible for directing a large crew of trades workers or contractors.
• College training in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering may substitute up to four (4) years of experience.
• Knowledge of building construction methods, preventive maintenance techniques, and relevant state and federal regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plan, supervise, and inspect building repair and maintenance work, and utilize computer software.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and enterprise financial systems such as People Soft, Core‑CT, and inventory management systems.
• Facility management experience across multiple trade functions.
• Project management experience for varying scale and complexity, including troubleshooting repairs, upgrades to heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems, and fleet maintenance.
• Contract administration experience with procurement of equipment and services.
• Construction project management experience, including bidding and renovation work.
• Administrative responsibilities such as employee training, scheduling assignments, and handling performance evaluations and personnel matters.

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