Skilled Maintainer; TC-

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is accepting applications for a Skilled Maintainer position located at the TASM‑G, Groton, CT. The Connecticut Army National Guard's Theater Aviation Sustainment facility is responsible for depot level maintenance of Army National Guard Aviation assets.

• Full-time, first shift;
  Monday–Friday.
• 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (37.5 hours).
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation required prior to permanent appointment.
• Regular in‑state travel using State vehicles to perform duties.
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license required to operate State vehicles.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance for all employees.
• Dedicated employee parking.

• Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial), including operation of trucks of five (5) tons or greater capacity or complex motorized equipment.
• Grounds care as a supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions.
• Assist qualified craft workers or other higher‑level employees in the trades areas.

• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of the specific trade or work area concerned.
• Knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling.
• Skills:
  
  manual and machine operations of trade or work area; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Abilities: follow written and oral instructions; utilize computer software.

• Two (2) years of experience in one of the following: the skilled trades; landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening; operation of motor trucks or large buses.

• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of required subject requirements in a maintenance trade area.

• Experience assisting a trades person in construction, painting, plastering, carpentry, electrical work or plumbing tasks.
• Experience performing grounds maintenance (mowing, weeding, raking, shoveling, snow and ice removal with a light truck, skid steer or tractor).
• Experience using, setting up, and maintaining basic hand/power tools: auto‑scrubber machines, buffers, carpet cleaners, zero‑turn lawn mowers, string trimmers.
• Experience performing basic record‑keeping for preventive maintenance, vehicle assignments, and creating work orders; proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar platforms.
• Experience operating automobiles, trucks, and/or complex motorized equipment with a valid Connecticut driver’s license.
• Experience maintaining facility HVAC mechanical equipment, replacing belts, filters, strainers, etc.

Incumbents may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

• Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility and visual and auditory acuity, and maintenance of such physical fitness to perform the duties.
• Physical examination may be required.

• May be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to dust, heat, noise, extreme weather and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive individuals.
• May be required to complete an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines; use of protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles may be required.

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