P-, Utility Maintenance Repairperson – Providence Water Supply Board

P-121-26, Utility Maintenance Repair person – Providence Water Supply Board

Job Type: Union

Posting Dates: 09/09/2026 – 09/22/2026

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Under supervision of up-line management, is responsible for combining thorough knowledge and experience with practical techniques, tools, equipment, and materials used in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work applicable to facilities maintenance. Receives work assignments from up-line management but performs routine tasks independently, acts as lead person on a crew.

• Performs restoration, repairs, and alterations on offices and related business facilities using various tools and equipment including, but not limited to, ladders, scaffolding, small power and hand tools, lawn and garden equipment, and painting supplies.
• Applies knowledge of general plumbing, electrical, carpentry, telephone and computer wiring for the purpose of troubleshooting problems.
• Operates and maintains HVAC systems and emergency generator.
• Works from plans, specifications, and drawings using written directions such as blueprints or through verbal instructions.
• Leads, instructs, and trains co-workers in various areas of building maintenance.
• Adheres to all Providence Water safety procedures.
• Serves as essential personnel during inclement weather, performing snow‑removal duties to ensure safe and accessible facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and is responsible to maintain all vehicles maintenance logs.
• Demonstrable experience in building maintenance and repair.
• Working knowledge of industry safety standards.
• Skill in the operation and use of small power and hand tools and equipment.
• Experience in reading, interpreting, and working from plans, specifications, and blueprints as well as experience in performing these tasks through verbal instructions.
• Experience in constructing walls; installing and repairing doors and locks, windows, roofs, floor coverings; running, installing, testing, and troubleshooting telephone and computer wiring combined with the ability to tone and trace data and telephone lines.
• Ability to erect and climb internal and external scaffolding for the purpose of painting, power washing, and other general maintenance operations.
• Ability to respond to building and facilities maintenance emergencies after hours to ensure safe facility operations.
• Ability to rotate between three (3) shifts.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.