Skilled Maintainer
1st Shift M-F (7am-3pm) UCONN NP-2 Employees
Introduction:
These positions are categorized as “Open to Agency Only” and are only open to current qualified NP-2 Employees at UConn that have obtained permanent status.
UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has three job openings for Skilled Maintainer positions that will be required to perform job duties to support the Public Works Department. These are permanent, full-time positions, Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week with an unpaid half an hour for lunch. These positions report to Maintenance Supervisor 1 – Grounds positions. The hourly salary will be determined at the time of job offer based on the employee’s current job classification and step and is non-negotiable.
These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing 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 work non-premium 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.
Selection Plan:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. Application materials will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirement sections of the position have been met. Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the preferred qualifications that you may have.
A pre-employment physical will be required that will include a functional capacity exam; the job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment physical. The pre-employment physical will be a requirement for the successful UConn NP-2 candidates.
Applicants are required to indicate on their application (under the Licenses and Professional Certification section of the application) their CT Driver License number, including the date issued and expiration date.
Important Next Steps Information:
- At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted via email and provided an opportunity to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
- If selected for an interview, you will be asked to supply the names, titles and phone numbers of three, professional, work related references. In addition, candidates selected for an interview, may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and CORE attendance records. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.
- Please regularly check your email provided on your application for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user’s spam.
Applicants must possess and retain a current motor vehicle operator license throughout employment with the University.
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Openings, search #498668. 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 March 31, 2025.