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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
CS02296
Job Title
SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Position Number
tbd
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Pay Rate
$23.96 - $25.04 per hour
Salary Range
Pay Grade Level
Grade 314G
Position Type
Classified Civil Service Staff
Union
C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Restriction or Limitation Reason
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Department Information
Department
Maintenance & Repair
Contact(s)
Sean Nelson
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Contact Phone/Extension
401-874-5269
Contact Email
sean.nelson@uri.edu
Physical Demands
At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Campus Location
Narragansett Bay Campus
Building(s)
Grant Funded
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Extension Contingency Notes
Duties and Responsibilities
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of machinery, buildings and equipment; to perform work of a skilled level in several trades; and related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general directions and instructions from a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed on completion.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises helpers and others who are assigned to assist.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
To perform complex duties related to the maintenance of: plumbing fixtures, steam lines, steam heating and cooking equipment.
To repair hospital sterilizers.
To cut, thread and install pipe for steam and water lines.
To repair wall plugs and lighting equipment; to repair and recondition fans.
To make repairs and adjustments to laundry washing, drying and pressing machinery; to supervise helpers in the oiling and greasing of this equipment.
To operate lathes, millers, drills and other machine shop equipment.
To paint buildings, walls or other surfaces.
To perform masonry work in connection with buildings, foundations, walks and walls.
To repair doors, door frames and furniture; to fabricate and install temporary partitions; to operate and maintain wood lathes, sanders, joiners, power saws, planes and related power and hand tools.
To make repairs to roofs and install flashing and spouts.
To make minor repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
To weld and braze metals by use of arc and acetylene welders.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and processes involved in trades related to general building maintenance; a working knowledge of the operation of mechanical equipment; a working knowledge of the use of common tools and materials; the ability to make varied repairs without supervision; and ability to supervise a small group of helpers; the ability to work from pencil sketches and diagrams; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through completion of ten school grades; and
EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment in building and plant 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Work Hours
7:30am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday
DAYS OFF: Saturday & Sunday
Posting Date
08/21/2026
Closing Date
08/31/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16970