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Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Positions - Various Work Schedules
University of Connecticut, Facilities Operations, Storrs Campus
Salary Range: $65,516.00-$84,235.00 Yearly– Individuals new to state service
start at the minimum of the pay plan.
Link to Qualified Craft Worker – Plumbing and Steamfitting Job
Specification:https: // www. jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6827TC
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INTRODUCTION
UConn's Facilities Operations Department has four job openings, for QCW
Plumber/Steamfitters at the Storrs Campus. A current State of Connecticut
P-1 or P-2 license is required. These are permanent, full-time, positions
37.5 hours per week.
The hourly salary is $33.47/hour and is non-negotiable for those new to State
Employment; the hourly rate of pay for current NP-2 employees is calculated
based on current salary/step.
These positions are categorized as “Open to the Public”; current UConn NP-2
employees will be given preference in the hiring process. The following are
the current work schedules and locations this announcement is recruiting for:
1st Shift Plumbing Shop: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Supervisor: Jason Grivois
1st Shift Plumbing Shop: Sunday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Supervisor: Jason Grivois
2nd Shift Evening Trades Shop: Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.,
Supervisor: John Baldesweiler
3rd Shift Plumbing Shop: Sunday – Thursday OR Tuesday – Saturday, TBD and
dependent upon operating needs, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Supervisor: Jason
Grivois
The 2nd and 3rd shift positions are eligible for shift differential. Weekend
differential is applied to hours worked on Saturday or Sunday, on 1st, 2nd and
3rd shift positions, if the entire 7.5 hour shift is worked.
This job search will be utilized to backfill any vacancies that are created
by internal lateral transfers that occur in the Plumbing Shop or Evening
Trades Shop. Current UConn NP-2 QCW Plumbing employees will be contacted via
email in advance of the job search closing date to be provided with an
opportunity to select a new work schedule through lateral transfer. A QCW
Plumbing Lateral Moves to Vacancies meeting will be scheduled for any current
UConn NP-2 QCW Plumbing employees that respond in writing to confirm their
interest in a lateral transfer to a new work schedule. The QCW Plumbing
Lateral Moves to Vacancies meeting will provide an opportunity for UConn QCW
Plumbing employees to select from the positions listed above AND for any
backfill vacancies that may become available as a result of additional lateral
transfers that take place during the meeting. Vacancies may become available
in either the Plumbing Shop or the Evening Trades Shop and may include but are
not limited to: 1st Shift Monday – Friday, 1st Shift Tuesday – Saturday, 1st
Shift Sunday – Thursday, 2nd Shift Monday – Friday, 2nd Shift Tuesday –
Saturday, 2nd Shift Sunday – Thursday, 3rd Shift Tuesday – Saturday and 3rd
Shift Sunday - Thursday.
These positions are 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 affect campus
operations.
These positions require 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.
Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime
(nights, weekends or holidays).
Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to
perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.
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
Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more
information, please visit: https: // hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-
overview/
Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more
information, please visit: https: // hr.uconn.edu/retirement/
The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, and a
highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding
benefits visit: https: // hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/
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.
In order to be considered for these job openings, you must meet the
minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your
qualifications on your application. PageUp applications will be evaluated
to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications
and Special Requirements sections of the position have been met. Please
also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the Preferred
Qualifications that you may have.
Ensure that your PageUp Application is complete and detailed before
submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your
application is submitted into the PageUp system.
If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their
application (under the Job-Related Academic, Technical or Vocational
Training section of the application) the name(s) of any Educational
Institution(s) attended in trade related subjects, particularly in
Plumbing and Heating, and to indicate the (in person and/or online)
course(s) studies, Address, City, State where the Educational
Institution(s) are located, the years attended and the number of Credits
earned or Diploma Earned.
If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their
application (under the Licenses and Professional Certification section of
the application) any current trade license(s) held, along with the
issuing agency, license number, date issued and expiration date.
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:
At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted
via email and provided an opportunity to submit additional documentation
which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents
may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance
records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the
hiring department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as
indicated to apply for this position.
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.
Please regularly check your email provided on your application for
notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis
in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's
spam.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard plumbing and
steamfitting trade practices and codes;
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;
Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required
materials on assigned tasks;
Keeps necessary records;
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;
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
May operate heavy equipment;
May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned
airports;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials,
methods and standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
prepare estimates and keep shop records;
utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled
plumbing and steamfitting trades.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a
Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
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.
At the University of Connecticut: Satisfactory performance and completion
of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for
the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities
Operations and Human Resources Management.
At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified
Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be
substituted for the General and Special Experience.
Experience performing technical duties within the plumbing and
steamfitting 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut plumbing and pipefitting license.
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
Incumbents in this class must have a current State of Connecticut P-1 or P-2 License.
Incumbents in this class must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints for building and utility systems.
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.
Incumbents in this class will be required to drive and operate motor vehicles, including, but not limited to vans, box trucks, and pick-up trucks ranging in size from compact, midsize, full-size, and heavy-duty, some of which are equipped with lift gates.
Incumbents must have adequate physical strength and agility to walk up and down stairs frequently and climb ladders independently. Must be able to lift, carry and push material weighing up to 75 lbs. Must have the ability to utilize ladders, scaffolding, high-lifts and enter confined spaces. Must be able to inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment that is part of a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems. Incumbents must possess the ability to utilize tools, perform the required duties set forth above and will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights
and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles;
and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather
conditions and/or environmental conditions.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five or more years of experience performing a wide range of tasks in the plumbing and steamfitting trade.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment
physical.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499014.
Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a
resume, cover letter , and a list of three professional, work-related
references along with their contact information. Applicants must clearly
demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred
qualifications they may possess, in their application materials.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on
September 30, 2026.
CONCLUSION
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.
Information concerning the University's policies regarding the Cleary Act
Statement, Non-Discrimination Policy, Accommodations for Applicants with
Disabilities, and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConn's Job page. Please
review the required notices and policy statements.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit
appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse
environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on
collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive
culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on
the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their
rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it
essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to
thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We
strongly respect each individual employee's unique experiences and
perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental
disabilities, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or
sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law,
prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or
gender identity or expression.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability
and Veteran status.
