Maintenance Technician

Job description

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. The position is initially located at the Warwick campus. The days ad hours are usually Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm, but the days, hours, and campus may vary depending on the needs of the department.

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

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES

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; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

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. 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. Keywords maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro bike-parts-repair repair-and-recovery state-local-municipal oil-gas motors-actuators-motion-control doors-windows resilient-flooring window-installation locks-locksmiths cabinet-construction-materials-hardware oral-and-maxillofacial education-training time-and-attendance