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<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? Join our team as a General Trades Worker to make an impact and lead with excellence! THE POSITION The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services&nbsp;(DMHAS)&nbsp;is now hiring for a&nbsp;General Trades Worker&nbsp;to join their team! Please note: This position is Hazardous Duty. HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>FACILITY:&nbsp;Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)</li><li>LOCATION: Middletown, CT&nbsp;</li><li>SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm&nbsp;</li><li>POSITION NUMBER: 143719</li></ul> WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO <ul><li>Engage in a rewarding career;</li><li>Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;&nbsp;</li><li>Assist our clients so they can achieve success;</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector;</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment.</li></ul> ABOUT US&nbsp; DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.&nbsp; Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted via Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) commitment, criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, civil commitment or transfer from the Department of Correction. Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. PLEASE NOTE <ul><li>A comprehensive&nbsp;medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.&nbsp; BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. &nbsp;</li><li>Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp;</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.&nbsp;</li><li>Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. &nbsp;Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!&nbsp;</li><li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nicole Frascatore at <a href="mailto:Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov" target="_blank">Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp; Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> This class is accountable for performing highly skilled trades duties in various trade areas. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>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;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks;&nbsp;</li><li>Keeps necessary records;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required;&nbsp;</li><li>In smaller trade areas, may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;&nbsp;</li><li>At state owned airports may be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations;&nbsp;</li><li>May operate and maintain heavy earth moving equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>prepare estimates and keep shop records;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> 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 experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.&nbsp;Housekeeping, custodial, and food services duties will not be considered as qualifying experience. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>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.</li><li>At the University of Connecticut Internship Training Program:&nbsp; Possession of 4,000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program hours, recognized by the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, along with related instruction hours in the respective maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience for licensed trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVACR) only.</li><li>At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in more than one trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC</li><li>Experience in a wide variety of preventative maintenance activities on building systems</li><li>Experience with inspecting, diagnosing, and performing advanced building repairs</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> 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. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>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.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>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.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, 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.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

ABOUT GREYSTARGreystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.greystar.com" target="_blank">www.greystar.com</a>. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThis position performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the physical aspects of the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet the Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.JOB DESCRIPTION&nbsp;Essential Responsibilities: 1. Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.&nbsp;2. Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.&nbsp;3. Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.&nbsp;4. Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.&nbsp;5. Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.&nbsp;6. Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.&nbsp; &nbsp;Other Responsibilities:&nbsp; 1. Complies with Greystar’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.&nbsp;2. May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.&nbsp;Service Technician&nbsp;3. Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management.&nbsp;Required Licenses or Certifications: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Incumbents must have EPA certifications Type 1 and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling. (Applies to Certified Service Technicians.) •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Incumbents must have all certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions. (Applies to all Service Technicians.) •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.Additional Compensation:<ul><li>Corporate Positions:&nbsp;In&nbsp;addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;an annual bonus program based on&nbsp;individual and company performance.</li><li>Onsite Property Positions:&nbsp;In&nbsp;addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate&nbsp;in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.</li></ul>Robust Benefits Offered*:<ul><li>Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability &amp; Life&nbsp;insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.</li><li>Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.</li><li>For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities.</li><li>6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).</li><li>401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.</li><li>Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).</li><li>Employee Assistance Program.</li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital&nbsp;Indemnity, Pet&nbsp;Insurance and Legal Plans.</li><li>Charitable giving program and benefits.</li></ul>*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed&nbsp;information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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