Qualified Craft Worker; Plumbing and Steamfitting

Do you have Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade with two (2) years in skilled plumbing and steamfitting? If so, we invite you to consider the General Trades Worker position with Connecticut Developmental Services! The State of Connecticut, Developmental Services (DDS) – Central Office – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Qualified Craft Worker Plumbing & Steamfitting position within DDS’s Fiscal Division based out of the South Region, Hartford Regional Center in Newington, CT.

The Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) will help facilitate the maintenance and care of ICF Hartford Regional Center, requiring plumbing maintenance needed in the homes. The incumbent will also assist with compliance with licensing and the state fire marshal’s office. Additional duties will include projects like replacing bathrooms, kitchens, water heaters and regular maintenance, to emergency calls with leaks and the clogging of fixtures.

DDS is seeking a skilled and dedicated Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting) to join our team. In this role, you will apply your specialized plumbing and steamfitting expertise to install, maintain, inspect, and repair essential plumbing, piping, and high-pressure steam systems across state facilities. From ensuring the safe operation of critical systems to troubleshooting complex equipment and coordinating with other trades, your work will play an important role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient environments for the individuals and communities we serve.

If you are a skilled trades professional looking for a meaningful career where your technical abilities make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

PCN 97994

• Full-time | 1st Shift | 37.5 Hours per week
• Monday – Friday | 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• However, schedule flexibility required to meet the needs of the agency.

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

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…