Environmental Protection Maintainer 1 Recruitment # 250919-3487PS-001 Location Plainfield, CT Date Opened 9/22/2025 09:11:00 AM Salary $45,324 - $56,003/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/3/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) (https://portal.ct.gov/deep) is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Maintainer 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3487PS&R1=&R3=) to support the op erations of the Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery (https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/fisheries-management/quinebaug-hatchery) located in Plainfield, CT. If you are interested in working in a state-of-the-art hatchery, this opportunity may be for you! WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU + Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page! + Professional growth and development opportunities + A healthy work/life balance to all employees + The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information POSITION HIGHLIGHTS + This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, will work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:30am - 8:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am - 6:00pm Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: + Propagating trout from egg to adult; + Cleaning fish rearing units; + Weighing feed and feeding fish; + Distributing fish statewide; + Manually spawning mature trout; + Enumerating and treating fish eggs; + Performing custodial duties; + Performing basic maintenance in the areas of carpentry, masonry and plumbing; + Operating shop and hand power tools; + Operating landscaping equipment (mowers and trimmers); + Operating tractors; + Providing educational tours to school groups. Note: We are seeking a candidate who currently possesses a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or has the ability and willingness to obtain a CDL. Quinebaug is responsible for the production of the majority of the state's trout and has four main areas: + The Hatch House is used to incubate and hatch the fish eggs. When the fish reach 3" in size, they are moved to the intermediate tanks. + Intermediate Tanks consist of 30 circular tanks 20 feet in diameter. Each tank can hold up to 30,000 3" fish. The fish remain in these tanks until they are 6-8" in length when they are transferred to the outside grow out tanks. + Grow Out Tanks consist of 40 outside circular tanks 50 feet in diameter. They are covered by netting to control predatory birds. Each tank can hold up to 13,000 6-8" fish. The trout will remain in these tanks until they are ready for stocking. + Brood Stock Raceways consist of 20 raceways 50' long by 6' wide. Broodstock are the fish that provide the eggs needed for use in the hatch house. ABOUT US The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state. The Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery is located on approximately 2,000 acres of state-owned land and was constructed in 1971 at a cost of 2.5 million dollars. The water is supplied by 14 wells, each of which can produce from 100 to 800 gallons per minute providing the 3,000 gallons per minute necessary for fish production. This state-of-the-art numerical control facility is managed from the control center located in the main office where the operator can observe water quality, monitor well pumps, program feeding systems, program/access alarms and review historical trends of the facility. There is an onsite backup generator that can supply power to the entire complex as necessary. The secure spawning area and the hatch house are managed for disease prevention and monitored for quality assurance. The photoperiod (length of daylight) of the fish is manipulated for controlled growth patterns as determined by the needs of Fisheries Management efforts. For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below! Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) 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. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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. + 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. + 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 . + 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. + 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. AFTER YOU APPLY: + 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). + 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! + 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. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + 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. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due 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 Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov . Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic maintenance and routine manual, mechanical and/or physical work in trade practices. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Performs general maintenance tasks at facilities owned by or under control of the department including but not limited to mowing lawns, raking, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, cleaning fireplaces, washing vehicles, moving furniture, brush cutting, planting shrubs, transplanting, cutting, pruning, etc.; + May operate and make minor repairs of light equipment and vehicles such as trucks, tractors, mowing machinery, power saws, boats and related equipment; + May operate short-wave radio equipment; + May assist in performing tasks relating to care, propagation and stocking of fish such as cleaning tanks and feeding fish; + May receive training in and assist in performing semi-skilled maintenance and/or construction work including but not limited to rough carpentry, painting, masonry, minor electrical, mechanical or plumbing repairs, etc.; + May perform patrol and firefighting activities; + May act as a firefighter; + May perform clerical duties of very limited duration; + May perform emergency first aid as needed; and + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Interpersonal skills; + Ability to + perform basic maintenance and routine manual, mechanical and/or physical work in trade practices; + operate and make minor repairs to small tools and mechanical equipment; + follow instructions; + utilize computer software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any experience and training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience with cold water fish culture; + Experience with fish propagation and distribution; + Experience performing manual and mechanical work in grounds and facility maintenance; + Experience operating trucks, landscaping equipment, and construction tools; + Experience supervising part-time staff; and + Experience working independently. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. + Incumbents engaged in the operation of heavy equipment will be required to possess and retain the necessary current licenses, permits and or certifications as required by federal and state laws and regulations. + Incumbents performing skilled trade work may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses and/or certifications as required by a particular trade. + Incumbents may be required to operate a motor vehicle and to possess and retain the appropriate valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license, such as a Commercial Driver's License. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class. WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury working under varying weather conditions, lifting moderate weights, and handling chemical solutions. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online