Qualified Craft Worker; Carpentry; Office​/On-site - TC-

Introduction

Are you a Carpenter looking for an opportunity to make a difference? If so, apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) we are seeking a qualified current DDS employee to fill one Qualified Craft Worker (Carpentry) position in Norwalk.

Location:

Norwalk, CT

Shift: First | Full Time | 37.5 hours/week (Office/On-site)

Schedule:

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

NOTE:

Incumbents will be required to pass a pre‑employment physical.

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

This position allows for timely, cost-effective repairs without relying on outside contractors, ensuring minimal disruption to residents. The carpenter will perform in‑house remodels and renovations to adapt living areas to residents' needs and regulatory standards. The carpenter will ensure compliance with DPH regulations, OSFM fire safety codes, state building codes, ADA standards, and DDS licensing requirements.

The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the carpentry trade area.

• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard carpentry trade practices and codes;
• Performs alterations, repairs and maintenance of structures and facilities;
• Performs skilled bench work, operating with such equipment as power saws, jointers, wood lathes, planers, boring, sanding and mortising machines;
• Builds and repairs cabinets;
• Cleans, sharpens and repairs hand and bench tools;
• Lays resilient flooring and Formica;
• Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
• Keeps necessary records;
• In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;
• May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
• May cut glass and glaze windows;
• May fabricate signs;
• 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.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard carpentry trade practices; skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; utilize computer software.

Four (4) years of experience in the carpentry trade.

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

NOTE:

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

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.
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 carpentry 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.

• Experience working in facilities occupied by persons with intellectual disabilities;
• Experience utilizing computer software programs and work order systems;
• Experience planning work, creating material lists, and obtaining quotes to complete jobs;
• Experience performing maintenance and repairs in…