Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Automotive) (40 Hour) Office/On-site Recruitment #260623-5570FM-001 Location Wethersfield, CT Date Opened 7/16/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $73,365•$93,946/year (•New state employees start at the minimum.) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 7/29/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is currently accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Automotive).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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ABOUT US

Our mission is to deliver value-added programs and services by creating efficiencies, introducing smart technologies, while acting with integrity, and providing collaboration and strategic leadership. If you have the skills to support this mission and the goals of continuously improving customer service and business processes, fostering and sustaining a strong work environment, strong staff performance and being accountable while strategically aligning our resources, then we encourage you to apply for this position.

THE ROLE

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Automotive) is responsible for: Assisting with the supervision of the Wethersfield Fleet Garage on a regular basis and providing back-up supervision coverage at the New Haven and Norwich Fleet garages as needed; Overseeing all new vehicle acquisitions, including vehicle intake, inspections, equipment installations, documentation review, registration, vendor communication, and processing of paperwork at the Wethersfield Fleet Garage; Administering the fleet telematics device program at the Wethersfield Fleet Garage, including the installation, removal, troubleshooting, and replacement of telematic devices in new, turn-in, and active vehicles.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Monday•Friday Full-time (40 hours per week) First shift (7:00 AM•3:30 PM)

Location:

60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109 Office/On-site work environment

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 (Opens in a New Window).

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 Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window). Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for performing in one of the following ways: Supervises a small crew (usually 1-5 workers) of highly skilled trades workers (Qualified Craft Workers and General Trades Workers) and skilled workers (Skilled Maintainers) but not solely Skilled Maintainers unless they are on a grounds crew and other lower level employees. In large crews (6 or more workers) of highly skilled trades workers, assists the Maintenance Supervisor 2 in carrying out supervisory functions. This is appropriate only when there is a demonstrated need for a subordinate supervisory level.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; Provides staff training and assistance; Conducts performance evaluations; Determines priorities and plans crew work; Establishes and maintains crew procedures; Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; Prepares reports and correspondence; Performs some of the more skilled duties involved; May estimate time, skills and material needed for proposed repairs or improvements; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and national codes and regulations; modern methods and equipment involved in the trade indicated by the parenthetical title of the class; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; in performing technical duties of the class; Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and sketches; utilize computer software; Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•GENERAL

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•SPECIAL

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included performing highly skilled duties in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

NOTE:

For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Qualified Craft Worker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED Graduation from vocational or technical school may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with organizing and managing priorities with competing deadlines Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience reviewing and processing work orders, invoices, and maintenance documentation Experience in maintenance scheduling and inventory management Experience communicating with internal staff, external vendors, and other stakeholders

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess 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 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 an asbestos removal program 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