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Job Description
Description
Vacancy is in the Flood Control Division of the Public Works Department. Under supervision performs maintenance on the mechanical, structural and electrical facilities of city buildings, pump stations, drainage structures, and ponds by assisting a licensed journeyman in: maintaining existing steam lines, plumbing installations and appliances; installing new facilities or extending existing ones; carpentry, masonry and electrical repairs and construction. Performs a wide variety of routine repair work in all of the maintenance trades. Maintains existing plumbing and steam lines and fixtures by cutting, threading and replacing pipes, valves, dials, sweating joints, packing and washers on faucets; cleans traps and replaces worn or defective fittings. Assists the team leader and mechanics with the operation, maintenance, and repairs of the pump stations during maintenance cycles and storm events. May assist with minor electrical repairs. Performs a wide variety of routine or sub-journeyman level tasks in all of the maintenance trades. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.
This is a 1716 union position and the hours of work are 40 per week.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure:
Knowledge of:- Tools, materials, methods and practices of maintenance, mechanical, and structural repair
- Operating principles of a variety of mechanical and electrical fixtures and equipment
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skill in:- Use and care of tools and equipment of the maintenance trades
Ability to:- Perform a wide variety of trades tasks at a sub-journeyman level
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
- Follow standard safety protocols
- Understand and execute flood fighting procedures and protocols
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work in this class may require travel from site to site. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and be called back to work in accordance with the current contract. Incumbents may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Incumbents may be required to: wear protective gear; work with hazardous materials and power equipment; be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, noxious odors, and gases; and lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds. Incumbents may be required to be in confined spaces and to kneel or stand for extended periods of time in the same position.
Qualifications
Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Completion of the eighth school grade AND one year of experience in general construction or in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Licenses; Certifications; Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class D driver’s license.
A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE REQUIRED LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION.
HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Other Information
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3- 12 months of probation. This examination and employment process are subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations.
NOTE: ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR VIA EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
IN ADDITION TO CHECKING YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR RECRUITMENT CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Closing Date/Time: 12/10/2024 5:00 PM Eastern - Tools, materials, methods and practices of maintenance, mechanical, and structural repair
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Hartford
Show moreHartford is the capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state, 24 miles (39 km) south of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2006 population of 124,512 ranks Hartford as the state's second-largest city, after Bridgeport. New Haven, 40 miles (64 km) to the south, has a population nearly identical to that of Hartford. Greater Hartford is also the largest metro area in Connecticut and 45th largest in the country (2006 census estimate) with a metropolitan population of 1,188,841.
Nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", Hartford houses many of the world's insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry. Almost 400 years old, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States, and following the American Civil War, Hartford took the mantle of the country's wealthiest city from New Orleans. In 1868, Mark Twain exclaimed: "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see, Hartford is the chief".
With a new convention center and hotel, a recently completed science center, the reclaimed riverfront, and an infusion of residential and commercial ventures in the city, Hartford has begun to attract new development, especially downtown, after years of relative stagnation. It is home to the nation's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest public park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (The Hartford Courant), the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public), and until its recent closure, the sixth-oldest opera company in the nation (Connecticut Opera).
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