Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Plumbing And Steam Fitting)(37.5 Hour | Office/On-site)

Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Plumbing And Steam Fitting)

37.5 Hour | Office/On-site

Recruitment #250924-5545TC-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 9/29/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $77,203* - $100,802/year (*New state employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/8/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a skilled Plumbing and Steam fitting professional with a passion for leadership?

Join the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and as a Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Plumbing and Steam Fitting) and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and staff at Connecticut Valley Hospital. This position is vital for maintaining the hospital's heat and hot water distribution systems, as well as the safe operation of boilers and other electrical equipment. Read below to learn more!

Position Highlights

• FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
• LOCATION: Middletown, CT
• SCHEDULE: Full-time (37.5 hours), Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (First Shift)
• POSITION NUMBER: 25351
  
  

Why The State Of Connecticut

• Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer
• Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
• Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees
  
  

Discover The Opportunity To

• Make a tangible difference in the public sector by leading a team dedicated to maintaining critical infrastructure.
• Contribute to the health and safety of others by ensuring all operations are efficient and meet professional standards.
• Collaborate with a team of caring professionals, serving as a primary point of contact for technical and procedural matters.
• Direct and support a large crew, planning and delegating work to achieve the agency's goals.
  
  

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.

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 Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
  
  

START. STAY. GROW. - STATE OF CONNECTICUT

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 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

• 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.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising a large crew (6 or more) of highly skilled trades workers and lower-level employees.

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 make plans and cost estimates of work to be done;
• 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 of the class;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Skill in performing technical duties of the class;
• Considerable ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and sketches;
• Ability to utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Six (6) years of experience in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience

Three (3) 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.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a license as an Unlimited Journeyperson in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  
  

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; 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

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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