Electrician Job at Rhode Island College in Providence

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.

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number

Posting Number CS00572

RIC Position Number

RIC Position Number 5550-10000-804

Benefits Eligible?

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Section

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available 1

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/01/2025

Position Status

Position Status Permanent - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

Civil Service List No

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

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 .

General Information to Applicants

Classification Information

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 316CH

Min Salary 23.09

Max Salary 24.11

Added Salary For this Position

Added Salary For this Position $9.00/hr Trade Wage Stipend

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Branch of Service

Branch of Service classified

Labor Code

Labor Code Council 94 Local 2878

AA/EEO/ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title

Department Name

Department Name Maintenance and Repairs

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time full-time

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.

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

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

Position Overview

The Department of Facilities & Operations is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the physical aspects of the Rhode Island College multi-building campus including contractor administration and the Central Falls Hub.

Reports To

Reports To Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, Maintenance & Repairs

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.

Education

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

Experience

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

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Additional Required Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : 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 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 to follow oral and written directions; and related capacities and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

NA

Number of Employees Supervised

Number of Employees Supervised 0

Supplemental Questions

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