INTRODUCTION
UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has five job openings, for QCW Plumber/Steamfitters. A current State of Connecticut P-1 or P-2 license is required. These are permanent, full-time, positions 37.5 hours per week. The hourly salary is $30.33/hour and is non-negotiable. The 2nd shift positions are eligible for shift differential. Weekend differential is applied to hours worked on Saturday or Sunday if the entire 7.5 hour shift is worked.
UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:
- Excellent and affordable healthcare options
- Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/
- Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/retirement/
The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/.
Please see the summary of work schedules below. These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, or holidays).
Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.
These positions are categorized as “Open to the Public”; current UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process. The following are the current work schedules and locations this announcement is recruiting for:
- 2nd Shift Evening Trades Shop: Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Supervisor: Dan Boyington
- 2ndShift Evening Trades Shop: Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Supervisor: Dan Boyington
- 1st Shift Plumbing Shop: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Supervisor: Kevin Gorman
- 1st Shift Plumbing Shop: Sunday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Supervisor: Kevin Gorman
- 1st Shift Plumbing Shop: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Supervisor: Kevin Gorman
This job search will be utilized to backfill any vacancies that are created by internal lateral transfers that occur in the Plumbing Shop or Evening Trades. Current UConn NP-2 QCW Plumbing employees that may be interested in a lateral transfer to a new work schedule are required to apply to this job search to be considered for the positions listed above AND for any backfill vacancies that may become available as a result of lateral transfers. Vacancies may become available in any area and may include but are not limited to: 2nd Shift Sunday through Thursday, 2nd Shift Tuesday through Saturday.
These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, and holidays). Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Openings, Search #497313. Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional, work-related references along with their contact information.
This job posting is anticipated to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on June 30, 2023.