General Trades Worker, 2nd Shift, Weekends

Salary Range: $51,664.00-$67,299.00 Yearly (Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan)

Link to JOB SPEC: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0382TC&R1=&R3=

INTRODUCTION

The State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut's Student Union and Event Services department has one job opening for a General Trades Worker (GTW) on the Storrs Campus. This is a permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours/week position, 2nd shift, 3 pm - 11 pm, Saturday-Wednesday. Working under the supervision of the Building Services Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable for performing a full range of skilled maintenance requiring the application of trade skills in the Student Union building and the Student Recreation Center.

This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. The individual in this role must be willing to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, holidays).

SELECTION PLAN

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. Applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications, and Special Requirement sections of the position have been met. Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the preferred qualifications that you may have. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted.

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, titles, and phone numbers of three professional references.  In addition, current State of Connecticut employee applicants at UConn or other State Agencies may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and their CORE attendance records.   

At any point in the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted via email and provided an opportunity to submit additional documentation that supports their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

PURPOSES OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for performing highly skilled trades duties in various trade areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices in a variety of trade areas including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, glazing, masonry, painting work, etc.; makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks; keeps necessary records; in smaller trade areas, may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required; at State-owned airports may be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations; may operate and maintain heavy earth moving equipment; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas; 
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to
  • prepare estimates and keep shop records; 
  • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in one or more trade areas.

Note:  For State Employees this is interpreted at or above the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2. Housekeeping, custodial, and food services duties will not be considered as qualifying experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
2. At the University of Connecticut Internship Training Program:  Possession of 4,000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program h