Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 15 hours ago
Plant Facilities Engineer 1 (40 Hour)
Newington, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $129K/yr
8+ years expThe Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking a Plant Facilities Engineer 1 in Newington. This role involves supervising facility maintenance personnel, ensuring compliance with safety codes, overseeing multiple projects, and managing the physical plant operations.
GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervising highly skilled facility maintenance personnel covering numerous structures throughout the state
Ensuring that physical plant maintenance systems remain in a state of good repair while ensuring all life and fire safety codes are followed and energy usage is controlled
Monitoring building automation systems
Overseeing Regions 2, 3, and 4 of the Property & Facilities Division’s multiple ongoing projects such as facility construction, site improvements, building-related issues at District headquarters, highway maintenance facilities, welcome centers, and rest areas
Researching cost estimates for preventative maintenance, repair work, and equipment procurement
Preparing budgetary and project progress reports
Processing vendor payments and seeking agency reimbursements
Scheduling work assignments for employees and contracted labor
Conducting employee performance evaluations and safety training
Supervises the staff and operations of the physical plant
Coordinates, plans and manages physical plant activities
Formulates goals and objectives
Oversees and reviews the work of staff
Provides staff training and assistance
Conducts performance evaluations
Determines priorities and plans facility work
Develops or assists in the development of related policy and standards
Prepares or assists in the preparation of the physical plant budget
Maintains contacts with other operating units both within and outside of the physical plant who might impact on activities
Develops and maintains large-scale preventive maintenance programs
Writes specifications and draws plans for minor capital improvement projects
Develops specifications for and requisitions maintenance equipment and supplies
Prepares documentation as needed
Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis
May serve as safety officer, OSHA compliance officer, energy coordinator and/or fire officer in accordance with agency needs
May develop and administer security programs, including training of security personnel
May administer housekeeping operations
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Current State of CT employee with at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service
Eight (8) years of technical experience in the maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a first-line supervisory capacity responsible for the direction of a large crew of trades workers, contractors or similar highly skilled maintenance specialists above the apprenticeship level
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
Ability to plan, supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work
Ability to utilize computer software
Preferred
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft, Core-CT, and inventory management
Experience in disciplines associated with facility management including multiple trade functions
Experience concurrently managing many diverse projects of varying scale and complexity such as troubleshooting repairs and performing upgrades on facility heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems and overseeing fleet maintenance
Experience in Department of Administrative Services' contract administration including procurement of equipment and services
Experience in construction project management including bidding, material procurement, and renovation and remodeling work
Experience with administrative responsibilities including providing employee training, scheduling work assignments, and handling personnel matters such as performance evaluations, disciplinary reports, and refilling vacancies
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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