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Licensed Electrician

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If you're a licensed electrician with a CT E1 or E2 license and want a career that offers excellent benefits, join the team that keeps the airport moving!

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is accepting applications for the full-time position of Electrician at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT. When applying, please indicate your E1 or E2 license number in the "Licenses and Professional Certificates" section of your application.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Full-time, First-shift
40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday - 6:00AM - 2:30PM

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

Generous paid time off policy including 13 paid holidays, excellent healthcare benefits, pension and retirement benefits and more. Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees

ABOUT THIS ROLE: This position is responsible for performing a full range of highly-skilled electrical duties, including, but not limited to:

Indoor and outdoor lighting repairs utilizing lifts and aerial equipment.
General building electrical repairs and installations.
Repair and maintenance of airfield lighting systems on runways, taxiways, and aprons as well as obstruction and beacon lighting on towers.
Maintenance and troubleshooting of motor and control wiring for systems including energy management, HVAC, sump and wastewater ejector pumps, emergency generators, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, passenger loading bridges and baggage conveyor systems.
Operation and maintenance of building switchgear.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

One-hour response time when called into work.
This position requires a valid driver's license.
Travel within the state to other CAA-owned airports and facilities is required.
This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect operations.
Applicants must be willing to respond to system and equipment emergencies whenever their services are needed, to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Incumbents may be required to work Airside or Landside snow removal during winter months from November 1 through April 30, which may be for extended periods.
An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a through background and security screening, physical examination including pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment. Incumbents in this class must obtain Bradley movement area certification, allowing them to independently operate vehicles and equipment on Airfield movement areas while effectively communicating with Air Traffic Control for proper clearance. Movement area certification must be maintained during the duration of employment.

ABOUT BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT and the CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY:

Bradley Internation Airport (BDL) is the largest airport in Connecticut and the second largest in New England. Recognized nationally by leading travel publications for its ease of travel, BDL currently offers nonstop flights to more than 40 destinations on 9 different airlines. BDL also offers a range of services for the inclusiveness of all travelers and boasts award-winning concessions. BDL is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self-funded. The airport contributes nearly $3.6 billion to the regional economy. For more information, visit www.bradleyairport.com.

The Connecticut Airport Authority is a dynamic, mission‑driven organization dedicated to developing, operating, and elevating Bradley International Airport and five General Aviation Airports across the state. As a quasi‑public agency, the CAA blends public purpose with private‑sector agility—creating an environment where innovation, service, and operational excellence thrive. The CAA was established in 2011 to develop, improve, and operate Bradley International Airport and the state’s five general aviation airports (Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham). The CAA Board consists of 11 members with a broad spectrum of experience in aviation-related and other industries, as well as government. The goal of the CAA is to make Connecticut’s airports more attractive to new airlines, bring in new routes, and support Connecticut’s overall economic development and growth strategy. For more info, visit www.ctairports.org.

Selection Plan

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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.
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 Carol Stewart at cstewart@ctairports.org.
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.

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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.
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 Carol Stewart at cstewart@ctairports.org.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard electrical trade practices and codes;
Lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting;
Makes repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, traffic lights, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, electronic counting and traffic control devices, intercommunication systems and electrical generators;
Installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures;
Maintains and repairs unit heaters, fans, building maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel electric generators, movable bridges, fire alarm systems, etc.;
Repairs relays and switches;
Rewires motors;
Bends pipes;
Installs, repairs and maintains oil burners;
Performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records;
Performs pole work;
Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
Keeps necessary records;
May diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations;
May assist in high voltage work;
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
May operate heavy equipment;
May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;
Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard electrical trade practices;
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 tasks in the electrical trade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled electrical trades.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

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: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.
At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
Experience performing technical duties within the electrical trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

State of Connecticut E2 or E1 Electrical license
Experience with airport runway lighting systems
Experience with passenger boarding bridges
Experience with motor/equipment control systems
Experience with conveyor systems
Experience with fire alarm systems
Experience with low voltage wiring for HVAC controls
Experience with commercial switch gear and electrical equipment
Experience with industrial electrical systems
Experience working on large buildings
Experience with specialty testing equipment for high voltage circuits

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut electrical license.
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 of the class.
A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
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.

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