Lead Stationary Engineer (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBring your steam plant expertise to a stable leadership role with full state benefits.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has an opening for a�Lead Stationary Engineer (PCN 99078) for the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Power Plant in Middletown.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSchedule\r\n\r\n\r\n 2nd shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM\r\n Full-time, 40 hours per week\r\n Every other weekend on/off\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat We Can Offer You\r\n\r\n\r\n Comprehensive state employee benefits\r\n Access the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Leads daily plant operations by planning workflow, setting priorities, and ensuring continuous functioning of heating, cooling, and related mechanical systems\r\n Supervises and supports staff through scheduling, work review, training, and participation in performance evaluations\r\n Maintains safe and efficient plant procedures, including water treatment, routine testing, and compliance with operational standards\r\n Coordinates with internal units, agencies, and vendors; may prepare budgets, reports, and recommendations for equipment or repairs\r\n Performs and oversees maintenance and minor repairs, including steam trap inspections and safe removal of pipe insulation\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nDMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated, holistic network of services that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCVH provides trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n 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. �\r\n 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n 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).� �\r\n\r\n\r\n 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!�\r\n 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.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue 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�Ben Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Stationary Engineers engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of high pressure steam heating and power plants and auxiliary utilities in a moderate sized state institution or for acting as chief assistant or technician to a Supervising Stationary Engineer in a large state institution.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Plans plant workflow and determines priorities;\r\n Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of heating, generating, hot water and refrigeration equipment and possibly such related or allied equipment as used in electrical distribution, laundry, fire fighting, and sewage disposal for the purpose of ensuring continuous operation;\r\n Establishes and maintains plant procedures;\r\n Provides staff training and assistance;\r\n Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;\r\n Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;\r\n Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;\r\n Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks;\r\n May make recommendations on policies or standards;\r\n May prepare reports and correspondence;\r\n May prepare budgets and make recommendations as to equipment purchases or contractual repairs;\r\n May act as the Supervising Stationary Engineer in their absence;\r\n May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations;\r\n May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Considerable knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain, inspect and make running repairs to boiler and engine room, generating and related mechanical equipment;\r\n Knowledge of and ability to maintain building utility equipment including power, light, water, steam and plumbing lines;\r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to utilize computer software;\r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included the independent performance of the full range of tasks involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.\r\nNOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Stationary Engineer.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n 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.\r\n A physical examination may be required.\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

\r\n Incumbents in this class may be exposed to significant levels of noise, dust, heat and risk of injury from equipment.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n