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Company: State of Connecticut - Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Location: Meriden , CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/10/2026 Expire Date: 03/10/2026 Salary: 50-75 Job Categories: Manufacturing and Production |
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Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) at the State of Connecticut - accepting applications through 2/17/26 Location Meriden, CT Date Opened 2/3/2026 12:00:00 PM Salary $66,517* - $85,519/year *New State Employees Start at Minimum Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/17/2026 11:59:00 PM If you are an HVACR professional who is looking for a career where you play a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted communication services for emergency responders, broadcasters and public safety organizations, this may be the job for you! The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) to work throughout the state, maintaining HVAC systems at DESPP radio towers, troops, and buildings. By prioritizing HVAC upkeep in these essential locations, communities benefit from seamless communication, enhanced law enforcement operations, and a stronger infrastructure that supports public safety and emergency response efforts. We invite those with HVACR experience to apply today! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS SHIFT: This position is full-time, on a first shift schedule. SCHEDULE: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday, however, the selected individual can be called on after hours for emergency service repairs to DESPP radio towers, troops, and buildings statewide. LOCATION: This on-site position is based out of the Mulcahy Campus, 294 Colony Street in Meriden, CT. The selected individual will park a state-owned vehicle at the closest Troop or DESPP building to their home. NOTE: This position will have a voluntary Snow and Ice removal assignment from November 1st through April 15th annually – Some storms can last for multiple days. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: • Excellent health and dental coverage; • A generous retirement plan; • Paid time off; • A healthy work-life balance! Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! In this role, you will benefit from: Paid vacation, sick and personal leave days. Thirteen (13) paid holidays each calendar year. Employees who are requested to work as part of a regular schedule on a “premium” holiday (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half for hours worked in addition to regular pay for the day. Top-Notch health and wellness benefit package. Comprehensive retirement plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV) YOUR ROLE In this position, you will travel to various job sites across the state to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in a variety of building types. You’ll be troubleshooting and repairing equipment from various manufacturers, ensuring that systems operate at peak efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience diagnosing and resolving issues across a wide variety of HVAC equipment, including commercial and residential systems and may assist or be assisted by other team members from the Facilities Department as needed. Strong problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of HVAC technology, and the ability to work independently are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work and is comfortable working in different environments while providing top-notch service to our customers. For more information, please refer to the Preferred Qualifications listed below. More details can be found in the class specification and the 'Examples of Duties' section below. ABOUT US Our Agency Mission The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. A Message from our Commissioner DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins. 1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data • Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve • Constantly seeking better results 2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges 3. Ethics and Accountability • Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies • Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement • Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments • Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trade. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration 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 HVACR 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 • Experience installing and repairing air conditioning systems, air handlers, condensers, boilers, and package units in a commercial and residential setting; • Experience performing preventive maintenance on HVACR systems and equipment, cleaning coils, changing belts and filter replacements; • Experience making material lists and getting quotes for assigned tasks; • Experience troubleshooting commercial and residential issues of HVAC equipment; • Experience with refrigerant gases for commercial HVAC equipment; • Experience utilizing electronic devices for communication, payroll entries, reviewing and closing electronic work orders. Contact Information
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