Sr. Maintenance Technician

Position Information

Posting Number CS02296 Job Title SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Position Number tbd FTE 1.00 FLSA Pay Rate $23.96 - $25.04 per hour Salary Range Pay Grade Level Grade 314G Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Maintenance & Repair Contact(s)

Sean Nelson

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resource Administration

80 Lower College Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension  Contact Email sean.nelson

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Narragansett Bay Campus Building(s) Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of machinery, buildings and equipment; to perform work of a skilled level in several trades; and related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general directions and instructions from a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed on completion.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises helpers and others who are assigned to assist.

• To perform complex duties related to the maintenance of: plumbing fixtures, steam lines, steam heating and cooking equipment.
• To repair hospital sterilizers.
• To cut, thread and install pipe for steam and water lines.
• To repair wall plugs and lighting equipment; to repair and recondition fans.
• To make repairs and adjustments to laundry washing, drying and pressing machinery; to supervise helpers in the oiling and greasing of this equipment.
• To operate lathes, millers, drills and other machine shop equipment.
• To paint buildings, walls or other surfaces.
• To perform masonry work in connection with buildings, foundations, walks and walls.
• To repair doors, door frames and furniture; to fabricate and install temporary partitions; to operate and maintain wood lathes, sanders, joiners, power saws, planes and related power and hand tools.
• To make repairs to roofs and install flashing and spouts.
• To make minor repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• To weld and braze metals by use of arc and acetylene welders.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and processes involved in trades related to general building maintenance; a working knowledge of the operation of mechanical equipment; a working knowledge of the use of common tools and materials; the ability to make varied repairs without supervision; and ability to supervise a small group of helpers; the ability to work from pencil sketches and diagrams;

and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION:

Such as may have been gained through completion of ten school grades; and

EXPERIENCE:

Such as may have been gained through employment in building and plant maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical or mechanical trades.

OR: any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

7:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday

Saturday & Sunday

Posting Date 08/21/2026 Closing Date 08/31/2026