Maintenance Supervisor 2 - Putnam, United States - State of Connecticut

Description

Introduction

The , Department of Developmental Services (), Central Office, seeks a talented and qualified individual for the position of . Position Highlights:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

First (1st) shift

Monday - Friday

Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency

The Position: As a you will provide first line supervision and direction to the five (5) full time maintenance staff. Additionally, this role is an integral part in maintaining regulatory, life safety compliance thus passing stringent inspections and keeping funding for these facilities intact. This position is a vital part of maintaining the health and safety conditions of our waivered and other critical facilities. Additional duties include:

Provide and direct 24/7 emergency responses to maintenance emergencies.

Oversee the contractors that provide fire safety sprinklers, fire alarms, pest control, lawn care, snow removal and other various services at these locations to maintain the facilities in good condition.

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Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.

Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

A healthy to all employees.

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Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

For Assistance in Applying: Please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to . Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. Read through this helpful link to . Contact Information: If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at or . Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising a large crew (6 or more) of highly skilled trade workers and lower-level employees.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;

Provides staff training and assistance;

Conducts performance evaluations;

Determines priorities and plans crew work;

Establishes and maintains crew procedures;

Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards;

Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;

Prepares reports and correspondence;

Performs some of the more skilled duties involved;

May make plans and cost estimates of work to be done;

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and national codes and regulations; modern methods and equipment involved in the trade indicated by the parenthetical of the class;

Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;

Skill in performing technical duties of the class;

Considerable ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and sketches;

Ability to utilize computer software;

Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings.

NOTE: Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of the General Experience must have included performing skilled tasks in either the maintenance and repair of buildings or the military experience referenced above.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in facilities occupied by persons with intellectual disabilities.

Experience developing proficiency of all trades.

Experience working with computers and familiarity with the Emaint work order system.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.

A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.

The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold:

Health & Dental Insurance

Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)

Retirement Plan

Group Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance

State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program

Holidays