Stationary Engineer (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Introduction

Do you have the skills to operate, maintain, and repair boilers, generators, and related mechanical equipment? Join our team at CVH and apply your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Apply today! Join the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () as a . We have two open positions where you'll play a crucial role in providing electricity, heat, and hot water for the entire campus of Connecticut Valley Hospital ().

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a vital operation. Read on to discover more about these roles and how you can make a difference! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :

• FACILITY : Connecticut Valley Hospital ()
• LOCATION : Power Plant
• ADDRESS :
• WORK HOURS : Full-time (40 hours weekly)
• WORK SCHEDULE BY POSITION : Position #27233 : 2nd Shift, 4 : 00 p.m. - 12 : 00 a.m. Position #27485 : 3rd Shift, 12 : 00 a.m. - 8 : 00 a.m.

WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT :

• Explore our comprehensive to see what we offer
• Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the . Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.
• Enjoy endless opportunities forprofessional growth and development
• Embrace a tailored to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO :

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

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.

MORE ABOUT THE FACILITY : Established in 1868, CVH serves as the State's premier public hospital for mental health treatment.

As the largest facility within DMHAS, it features 17 inpatient units across Middletown and Hartford campuses, encompassing general psychiatry and addiction services.

CVH offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, and specialized services for pregnant women and individuals with dual diagnoses.

Specialties include geriatric and special services, an integrated mental health network for older adults, and young adult services.

Additionally, CVH houses the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program, addressing survivors' needs through community reintegration, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric assessments, speech and physical rehabilitation, and individual and family counseling. 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 .

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Selection Plan

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In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in the operation of a moderate or large sized heating or power plant or for working as a technical maintenance or repair expert on powerhouse, high pressure steam and allied facilities and equipment;

may be in complete charge of a small heating plant.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Upon taking over a shift, receives operating instructions from outgoing shift engineer; inspects boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers, and issues any necessary instructions to subordinate(s);
• acts similarly in regard to generating equipment if any; makes various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments;
• maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replacing wearing rings, replacing and repacking condenser tubes, renewing gaskets, renewing valves and stuffing boxes, and renewing value parts;
• inspects operation of, maintains and repairs generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment, and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment;
• makes or supervises the making of simple boiler water analyses and determines necessary treatment; calculates and records operating data;
• may assist in general building maintenance and repair; performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;
• may inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; may remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;

performs related duties as required.

• As engineer in charge of a heating plant and related minor utilities, performs and supervises maintenance and repair of boiler and boiler room equipment including feed pumps and fuel injectors or stokers;
• supervises tending of boiler by others, issuing instructions, inspecting condition of equipment, and checking gauges and operation records;

performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain and repair boilers, generators and related mechanical equipment; some interpersonal skills;

some oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with high, medium and low pressure steam (15-50 PSI)
• Experience in a large power plant 3 - 600 HP boilers
• Experience testing and operating a 1200KW generator
• Experience with high voltage switch gear (4160 Volt)
• Experience working with Joint Commission recording requirements
• Experience using computers

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.

2. A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Incumbents may be exposed to significant levels of dust, noise and heat; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment.

2. 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

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service.

From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own.

Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold :

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)
• Retirement Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance
• State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Holidays
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