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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMISSION ON FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

GENERAL TRADES WORKER

(FULL-TIME/37.5 HOURS PER WEEK)

HOURLY RATE: $17.98 PER HOUR

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!

Commission on Fire Prevention and Control at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks is recruiting for a full-time General Trades Worker.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices in a variety of trade areas including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVACR, masonry, painting work, etc; makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks; keeps necessary records; performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required; may operate and maintain equipment such as a forklift; performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of a variety of trade areas; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records.

General Experience: Four (4) years' experience in one or more trade areas.

Special Experience: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in one or more trade areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

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 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.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES:  Any candidate meeting the above requirements may submit a PLD-1 state application and/or resume to:

Peter O’Neil, Business Manager

CT Fire Academy

34 Perimeter Road

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Telephone: (860) 627-6363 x234

Applications must be postmarked no later than the closing date for applications

Closing date for applications: June 30, 2005

Candidates on Reemployment/SEBAC lists will be given first preference in filling this vacancy.

“The State of Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.”