Maintenance, Building Maintenance

Job Description

To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled repair and maintenance duties relating to grounds, facilities, and buildings;
• Install and repair chain link fences, basketball and baseball backstops, playground equipment, physical education equipment, bleachers, road guards, storm drain covers, and metal storm drains;
• Perform some welding work by use of arc and gas welding equipment in the repair of equipment, furniture, or fixtures;
• Install and repair block, brick, and concrete retaining walls;
• Install and repair concrete slabs, sidewalks, and storm gutters, including building forms, pouring, and finishing concrete;
• Repair stucco walls and plastering;
• Repair leaking roofs by use of sweepers, roof tar, or roof paper;
• Make emergency repairs and adjustments to plumbing equipment including pipes, washers, gaskets, faucets, floats and valves, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and boilers;
• Make emergency electrical repairs to equipment and buildings that are allowed without an electrical license;
• Store and safely use hazardous materials;
• Move office furniture and classroom equipment as requested;
• Install and repair steel wall lockers at school sites.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor that are related to the job description;
• Participate in available training to meet new safety and/or technology standards;
• Attend meetings related to assignment.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Maintenance

• Job : 5781353
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

• Drive power‑driven equipment safely and efficiently;
• Perform heavy physical labor for up to 8 hours per day;
• Read and understand sketches, blueprints, and diagrams as well as understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Quickly and effectively diagnose problems and take appropriate action to resolve them;
• Meet the physical requirements necessary for the successful performance of required duties;
• Keep materials, equipment, and facilities in a clean and orderly fashion;
• Store and safely use hazardous materials;
• Understand and carry out assigned work with minimal supervision;
• Use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority;
• Learn and use technology and computer software applications as appropriate to the work environment;
• Learn, plan, formulate, and execute federal, state, district, and departmental policies, procedures, and directives, following assigned duties;
• Read, understand, interpret, and follow laws, rules, regulations, processes, policies, and methods of the office, the District, and the State of Rhode Island;
• Use initiative and judgment in discussing problems with the public and district staff, involving District practices and policies;
• Establish and maintain co‑operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including students, school personnel, parents, vendors, co‑workers, and the community;
• Perform under demanding and varied work schedule with the ability to remain flexible and focused during interruptions and distractions;
• Communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing;
• Understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Determine and meet schedules and timelines;
• Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy;
• Maintain accurate, neat, and legible records and reports;
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

• Safe driving practices;
• Tools, materials, methods, and terminology used in a variety of trades and maintenance work, including welding and masonry;
• Safety rules and regulations related to equipment usage;
• Basic building and construction trades maintenance and repair, including basic plumbing and/or welding;
• Safe handling of hazardous materials.