Electrician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• 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 highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.
• Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS00637

Position Title

Division

Division Administration and Finance Division

Department Name

Department Name Maintenance and Repairs

Position Type

Position Type Staff – Classified

General Statement of Duties

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

Supervision Received

Receives work assignments from a superior with considerable latitude for the use of independent judgement in the application of the practices and techniques of the trade; work is reviewed usually upon completion for satisfactory performance.

Supervision Exercised

As required, supervises the work of helpers or others assigned to assist.

Position Overview

The Electrician is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, altering, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus throughout Rhode Island College facilities. The position performs skilled electrical work involving wiring, cables, power equipment, machinery, lighting, communication and signaling systems, and other electrical and electronic equipment. The Electrician works with considerable independence and judgment in applying established trade practices and techniques, including the ability to read and work from electrical diagrams and blueprints and safely handle high-voltage systems.

The position may also perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and related work on motors, generators, appliances, and specialized equipment, and may supervise helpers or other employees assigned to assist with electrical work. A current Rhode Island journeyman electrician’s license is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• To 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.
• To install, inspect and repair special medical equipment such as X-ray and physiotherapy equipment.
• To install, inspect, regulate and repair all types of electrical traffic control signals.
• At a state institution, to repair and maintain various types of electrical equipment, such as refrigerators, stoves, elevators and dairy and laundry machinery.
• As assigned, to install, operate, maintain and repair various electrical equipment and apparatus at the Veterans’ Memorial Building or any other state facility involving stage or theatrical presentations including lighting control and lighting contact boards, public address systems and thermostatically controlled heating and ventilating units.
• To inspect, make minor repairs to, clean and oil motors and generators.
• To install, inspect and maintain communication, signaling and other electronic systems.
• To regulate and repair electric master and secondary clocks. To do related work as required.

Such as may have been gained through the completion of ten school grades.

Experience

Such as may have been gained through employment as a journeyman electrician.

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications

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.

Knowledges Skills and Capacities

A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in the electrician trade…