General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour)

General Trades Worker (37.5 Hour) Office/On-site Recruitment #260401-0382TC-001 Location Middletown, CT Date Opened 4/2/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $51,664•$67,299/year (•New state of employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 4/13/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Ready to apply your versatile trade skills in a fast-paced hospital environment? We need your diverse expertise to diagnose, repair, and maintain the critical infrastructure that supports patient care•apply today!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a General Traders Worker position. In this role, you will apply your skills in multiple trades to inspect, diagnose, and perform the advanced repairs and preventative maintenance that keep our critical hospital building running smooth and safely. Read below to learn more!

HIGHLIGHTS

FACILITY:

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)

LOCATION

Middletown, CT

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, First Shift, 7:00 AM•3:00 PM, Monday•Friday

POSITION NUMBER

143720

NOTE:

This is a hazardous duty position

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A health work/life balance to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

Engage in hands-on, meaningful work that keeps our facility safe and functional Put your trade skills to use supporting a division committed to serving our community Take pride in maintaining high-quality environments that help others succeed Make a real impact in the public sector through reliable, skilled craftsmanship Be part of a collaborative team that values expertise, problem-solving, and dedication

ABOUT US DMHAS

is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. WFH provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

PLEASE NOTE

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

SELECTION PLAN FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit 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 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

Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."

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 Alyssa Hovanec at Alyssa.

Hovanec@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 plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems maintenance and repair Experience performing preventative maintenance on a range of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure Experience conducting inspections, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs on building systems

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