Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment)

Do you have experience in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade? Are you looking to make an impact with your passion for trade practices? If so, read below and apply to join the Dept. of Administrative Services today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is accepting applications for multiple exciting Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) opportunitieswithin the Fleet Operations Division, with openings currentlyin Wethersfield and New Haven, CT. WHAT WE OFFER Our****State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday through Friday schedule First shift, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm THE ROLE The Qualified Craft Worker role will perform a full range of highly skilled duties in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area. Discover the opportunity to: Perform the most complex repairs and maintenance on a variety of State-owned light-duty vehicles. Perform an exhaustive list of complex diagnostic, maintenance, repair, fabrication work, and safety inspections on executive branch light-duty vehicles owned and leased by DAS Fleet Operations. Service, maintain, and repair all types of light-duty vehicles from standard services to complete dismantles, overhauls, and reassembles of vehicle components. Operate highly technical automotive diagnostic service equipment, mechanical repair apparatus, shop equipment, and support any related automotive garage duties as required. Performs related duties as required. Technicians are provided with all the tools and specialty equipment required to perform maintenance and repairs on today's newest vehicles and state of the art technology systems. Fleet garages have the latest diagnostic equipment for various well-known car brands' products in addition to direct access to each original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) service information websites and digital repair manuals. Work uniforms are provided including an allowance for safety shoes once a year. ABOUT US DAS houses a number of distinct programs that comprise the business functions of state government, including information technology, human resources, procurement, facilities and real estate, construction services, fleet, workers compensation and more. Our divisions are united in a common mission: Support Connecticut's Growth - To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost. Drive Continuous Innovation - To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors. Provide Rewarding Careers - To attract and retain a workforce of talented, dedicated public servants committed to leading our great state forward. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! Selection Plan Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY : 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. 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 on the job posting. 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, superv