General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour) Recruitment #260724-0382TC-001 Location Middletown, CT Date Opened 7/29/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $54,280•$70,707/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 8/12/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), is currently looking for a qualified individual to fill a General Trades Worker position at Vinal Technical High School located in Middletown, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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Position Highlights:

Full-time | 37.5 Hours/week. First (1st) Shift | Monday•Friday | 6:00am-2:00pm. Located at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown. This is a year-round position. Why This Opportunity Is Unique Working at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, you will be part of a team that prides itself on excellence and ambition. Our brand-new classrooms and industry-standard equipment offer an outstanding environment where you can make a significant impact. Your work will help craft the future of our state's educational spaces, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards. You'll enjoy a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are highly valued, and your ideas can help us reach new heights. In your role as a General Trades Worker, you will have the opportunity to: Perform highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes and standard practices in a variety of trade areas including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, glazing, masonry, painting work etc. Make estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks. Keep necessary records. Perform snow removal duties and schoolwide landscaping duties. Perform related duties as required.

OUR MISSION

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

Engage in a rewarding career. Make a difference in the public sector. Work together in a collaborative team environment.

ABOUT US

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners. For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!

SELECTION PLAN FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

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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 

DAS.SHRM

@ct.gov.

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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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. 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 Brianna Linehan at Brianna.

Linehan@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) This class is accountable for performing highly skilled trades duties in various trade areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices in a variety of trade areas including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, glazing, masonry, painting work, etc; Makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks; Keeps necessary records; Performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required; In smaller trade areas, may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; At state owned airports may be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations; May operate and maintain heavy earth moving equipment; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•GENERAL

EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in one or more trade areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•SPECIAL

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in one or more trade areas.

NOTE:

For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2. Housekeeping, custodial, and food services duties will not be considered as qualifying experience.

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 Internship Training Program:

Possession of 4,000 registered on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship program hours, recognized by the Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship, along with related instruction hours in the respective maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience for licensed trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVACR) only. At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a maintenance shop environment. Experience using commercial landscape equipment. Experience with plant and shrub maintenance such as pruning, trimming, and lawn mowing. Experience using a plow truck and commercial snow removal equipment. Experience making small engine repairs and machinery repairs. Experience with HVAC equipment and maintenance, including HVAC filter and belt changes, troubleshooting, and repairs. Experience in one or more trade areas, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and/or HVAC.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

At state airports: 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.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment. 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. CONCLUSION