Qualified Craft Worker

**Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting), 2nd Shift Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (One Position)**:
**Search #**: 497313

**Work type**: Full-time

**Location**: Storrs Campus

**Categories**: Maintenance and Trades

**Qualified Craft Worker - Plumbing and Steamfitting**

**2nd Shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) Sunday through Thursday**

**University of Connecticut, Facilities Operations, Storrs Campus**

**Salary Range**:$60,838.00-$78,219.00 Yearly - Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.

**INTRODUCTION**

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has one job opening, for a QCW Plumber/Steamfitter. **A current State of Connecticut P-1 or P-2 license is required.** The work schedule for this position is 2nd Shift, Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a half an hour unpaid lunch. This is a permanent, full-time, position 37.5 hours per week. The hourly salary is $31.08/hour and is non-negotiable. 2nd shift positions are eligible for shift differential. Weekend differential is applied to hours worked on Sunday if the entire 7.5 hour shift is worked.

A full benefits package including medical and dental insurance is available.

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

- Excellent and affordable healthcare options

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

**This position requires participation in the **Weekly On-Call Rotation Schedule; when assigned to the on-call rotation, the assigned cell phone must be carried, and calls must be responded to during the on-call assignment within 15 minutes.**

Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.

This position is categorized as “Open to the Public”; current UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.

**SELECTION PLAN**

To Apply:
**Applicants must possess and maintain a current motor vehicle operator license. **A current State of Connecticut P-1 or P-2 license is required and must be retained throughout employment with the University.**
- **Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional, work related references along with their contact information.**

Important Next Steps Information:

- If selected for an interview, you will be asked to supply the names, titles and phone numbers of three, professional, work related references. In addition, current State of Connecticut employees at UConn or other State Agencies, may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and CORE attendance records. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check.

**EXAMPLES OF DUTIES**

Performs highly skilled plumbing and steamfitting tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; 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; 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 inspect and repair medical gas systems.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY**

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE**

Four (4) years of experience in the particular trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

**MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE**

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in the specific trade area.

Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED**
- Two (2) years of experience as a Skilled Trades Apprentice - Plumbing and Steamfitting may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
- Experience performing technical duties in plumbing and steamfitting on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permi