Maintenance Technician

General Statement of Duties

To perform routine maintenance and repair work in the building, mechanical or electrical trades, or to assist a skilled worker in their performance at a large state institution or building; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Receives general instructions from a superior as to tasks to be performed;
• Makes own decisions as to methods to be used to effect the required repairs;
• When working with a skilled tradesperson, receives detailed instructions;
• Work is reviewed on completion for satisfaction of results.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Usually none.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• To open blocked drains, repair leaky faucets, help steamfitter to couple or disconnect pipe, cut and thread pipes.
• To replace bulbs, shades, and switches; to help electricians in major electrical maintenance and repair;
• To oil, adjust and care for electrical motors.
• To build doors, lay linoleum, and make repairs to floors.
• To remove, replace or repair screens as needed.
• To install windows and sash weights and repair door checks and locks.
• To make minor repairs and adjustments to laundry equipment; to oil and clean machinery as necessary.
• To mix cement and plaster, and make minor plastering repairs.
• To help lay bricks and blocks and pour cement into forms.
• To paint buildings, rooms, walls or other surfaces as assigned.
• To be responsible for the operation of a small heating system.
• To clean oil burners.
• To care for a sewage disposal system.
• To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

• A familiarity with several building construction trades, such as steamfitting, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electricity;
• A familiarity with the operation of mechanical equipment;
• A familiarity with the use of common tools and materials and skill in handling tools;
• The ability to perform tasks requiring mechanical aptitude;
• The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Related capacities and abilities.

Education and Experience

• Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades;
• And Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in general 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

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

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.
• Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.
• CCRI participates in E-Verify.