Electrician

At time of appointment, applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Upon hire, candidate may be required to arrange for an official transcript of the highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

The Department of Facilities & Operations manages the maintenance and operations of Rhode Island College’s multi‑building campus, including contractor administration and the Central Falls Hub.

To install, inspect, maintain, alter and repair electrical lines, equipment and apparatus; and to perform related work as required.

• Install, inspect, maintain, alter and repair electric wires and cables, including those carrying high voltages, power appliances, machinery, overhead circuits, underground conduits and pole lines.
• Install, inspect and repair special medical equipment such as X‑ray and physiotherapy equipment.
• Install, inspect, regulate and repair all types of electrical traffic control signals.
• Repair and maintain various types of electrical equipment—including refrigerators, stoves, elevators, and dairy and laundry machinery—at a state institution.
• Install, operate, maintain and repair electrical equipment and apparatus at the Veterans’ Memorial Building or any other state facility involving stage or theatrical presentations (lighting control, lighting contact boards, public address systems, thermostatically controlled heating and ventilating units).
• Inspect, make minor repairs to, clean and oil motors and generators.
• Install, inspect and maintain communication, signaling and other electronic systems.
• Regulate and repair electric master and secondary clocks.
• Perform related work as required.

Education:

Completion of ten school grades; and/or any combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent to the above.

Experience:

Employment as a journeyman electrician.

Must possess a journeyman electrician’s license issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Electricians and must maintain such licensure as a condition of employment.

A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in the electrician trade and skill in their application; a working knowledge of safety codes enforced by the State; the ability to read and work from electrical wiring diagrams and blueprints; the ability to handle high‑voltage wires; the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

None.

40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, Maintenance & Repairs.

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution committed to diversity, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

At time of appointment, applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as proven by a physician’s certificate. Upon hire, candidate may need to arrange for an official transcript of the highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

• Do you possess a journeyman electrician’s license issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Electricians?

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908

www.ric.edu