The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for current and upcoming vacancies for the position of Correctional Plumber and Steamfitter at the Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers.
Candidates with three (3) years of experience as a plumber and/or steamfitter are encouraged to apply, licensure is not required to qualify for this position.
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout State correctional facilities as openings occur within the next year:
- Bridgeport Correctional Institution - Bridgeport, CT
- Brooklyn Correctional Institution - Brooklyn, CT
- Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT
- Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT
- Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT
- Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT
- MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - South Suffield, CT
- Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire, CT
- New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT
- Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT
- Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT
- Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution Enfield, CT
- York Correctional Institution - East Lyme, CT
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers an excellent pension plan.
Position Highlights- This position is full time, Monday through Friday, first shift 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Repair of critical systems such as:
- Drinking (potable) piping distribution/pumping;
- Hot water heating;
- Steam distribution piping;
- Drain (sanitary) piping, macerator (grinding, and pumping;
- Cross connection (back flow prevention);
- Cell fixtures (toilets, sinks and showers);
- Supervising assigned inmates at a Correctional Institution;
- Keeping record of tool/inventory control;
- Protecting the health and safety of the public, staff and inmates;
- Snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police, medical, staff and public; and
- Maintaining mandated compliances with Federal & State statute indigency directives and policies by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance.
About Us
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.
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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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- 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.
- 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:
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- 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.
- This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
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 Nick Naples at [email protected].
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In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring and installation of plumbing, heating and steamfitting activities.
- Plans, lays out and schedules work;
- Instructs inmates in methods and techniques of measuring, cutting, threading and installing pipes, valves, gauges, and other fixtures involving the use of hand tools, pipe cutters, and pipe threading and bending machines;
- Determines defects and maintains piping system for steam, gas, water, air and pressure;
- Trains inmates in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations;
- Performs preventative maintenance;
- Utilizes troubleshooting techniques to address problems with plumbing and steamfitting systems;
- Repairs fire protection systems;
- Performs air quality testing;
- Acts as liaison with outside vendors, contractors and agency staff;
- Works on specialized equipment relating to trade area;
- Performs work on high-pressure steam equipment;
- Tests and monitors pumps, boilers and heating systems;
- Keeps records and makes necessary reports;
- Maintains custody and discipline and evaluates the performance of each inmate assigned to work area;
- May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs;
- May purchase equipment;
- May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;
- May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in plumbing and steamfitting trades;
- Knowledge of
- building codes;
- maintenance and repair of sprinkler systems;
- operation of institutional steam boilers and heating systems;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- plan, layout and schedule maintenance assignments;
- operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems;
- maintain records and prepare reports;
- read blueprints and schematics;
- work in confined spaces;
- troubleshoot issues relating to plumbing and steamfitting;
- instruct inmates or other employees in techniques and skills of plumbing and steamfitting;
- perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
- Supervisory ability.
Three (3) years of experience as a plumber and/or steamfitter.
NOTE: Based on an individual’s technical experience, the length of credited service will be determined at the discretion of facility management.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at a highly skilled level.
- Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
- Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience with repair and maintenance of commercial plumbing systems and associated controls.
- Valid P1 (Unlimited Plumbing Contractor) or P2 (Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber) License.
- Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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.
- Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates who have access to tools of the trade as weapons and may be exposed to the danger and discomfort associated with tools and machinery used in the trade.
