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Plant Facilities Engineer 1 (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 250908-6294FM-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 9/10/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $99,583 - $128,930/year

Job Type Open to Statewide Employees

Close Date 9/22/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds?language=en\_US) ) has a Plant Facilities Engineer 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6294FM&R1=&R3=) vacancy, located in Cheshire, CT.

Position Highlights:

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week

+ First (1st)shift

+ Monday - Friday

+ 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

+ However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job

The Role:

This position is essential to maintaining state owned properties and insuring compliance with fire and safety codes at these locations. This position oversees highly skilled repair and maintenance of I-91 corridor, 36 CLA's, 5 respites, 6 offices and 2 camps, and Northeast maintenance area. Oversees 3 Maintenance Supervisors, 7 QCW’s, 7 GTW’s, and 3 Custodians. The Maintenance crews perform home modifications that are essential to meeting the health and safety needs of an aging population while encouraging maximum independence. This position is an integral part in maintaining regulatory compliance, thus passing stringent inspections and keeping Federal funding of these homes intact. This position designs, specs, bids out and oversees Capitol Projects and Emergency repairs at the facilities.

What’s In It For You:

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

+ A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

+ State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!

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:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: 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.

+ 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. 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 [email protected].

+ 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.

+ 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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ 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).

+ 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!

+ 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.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ 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 www.ct.gov/ethics.

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 Christopher.Lavallee ([email protected].) @ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or ([email protected])

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising staff and physical plant operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Supervises the staff and operations of the physical plant;

+ Coordinates, plans and manages physical plant activities;

+ Formulates goals and objectives;

+ Oversees and reviews the work of staff;

+ Provides staff training and assistance;

+ Conducts performance evaluations;

+ Determines priorities and plans facility work;

+ Develops or assists in the development of related policy and standards;

+ Prepares or assists in the preparation of the physical plant budget;

+ Maintains contacts with other operating units both within and outside of the physical plant who might impact on activities;

+ Develops and maintains large-scale preventive maintenance programs;

+ Writes specifications and draws plans for minor capital improvement projects;

+ Develops specifications for and requisitions maintenance equipment and supplies;

+ Prepares documentation as needed;

+ Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis;

+ May serve as safety officer, OSHA compliance officer, energy coordinator and/or fire officer in accordance with agency needs;

+ May develop and administer security programs, including training of security personnel;

+ May administer housekeeping operations;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, operation and repair of buildings and all utilities, services and equipment;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ Knowledge of

+ materials and methods of building construction;

+ preventive maintenance techniques;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ read and interpret blueprints and specifications;

+ plan, supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work;

+ utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of technical experience in the maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services.

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

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a first-line supervisory capacity responsible for the direction of a large crew of trades workers, contractors or similar highly skilled maintenance specialists above the apprenticeship level.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of Correctional Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience supervising State Building Maintenance Supervisors or multiple levels of facilities employees.

+ Experience working in facilities/housing for individuals with disabilities.

+ Experience managing and working in buildings that have had COVID exposures.

+ Experience working with the State Fire Marshal, Department of Health, Building Inspectors, OSHA, and the ADA, and managing Intermediate care facilities (ICF).

+ Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be exposed to some risk of injury from equipment when inspecting jobs.

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. 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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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