MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

State of careers Rhode Island; Berlin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Benefits information on RI website

Job summary

State of Rhode Island seeks a Maintenance Operations Technician to perform a full range of maintenance and trades tasks at the Department of Administration facilities and properties. You will handle carpentry, painting, minor electrical and plumbing work, lawn care, and vehicle maintenance, with some supervision responsibilities.

The role requires journeyman experience, basic computer skills to manage work orders, and the ability to operate power tools and light equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trades related to general building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to supervise a small group of workers or volunteers.
• Must be computer literate and able to receive/close work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of maintenance and moderately skilled trade tasks.
• Maintain building systems including electrical, plumbing, heating, and grounds.
• Inspect facilities and report needs; respond to emergencies as required.
• Operate light equipment and vehicles; perform snow removal when needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Supervision

Computer literacy

Email communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman tradesman

Tools

Power tools

Work order software

Job description

Department

Department of Administration

Division

Building/Grounds Maintenance

Salary

$26.94 - $28.52

Job Profile

JC-02292201-7 - Maintenance Operations Technician (DCAMM) (Council 94 Local 2392 BHDDH, DOC, DOA)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Position is within the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance.

Standard 40.0 hours.

Job Requisition Number

JR104004 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (Open)

Pay Grade

C00321 G

Classification

Maintenance Operations Technician (DCAMM)

Class Definition

G** E **NERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Within the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), to perform a full range of maintenance and moderately skilled trade tasks in areas such as carpentry, painting/masonry, minor electrical, plumbing, heating, masonry, road maintenance, landscaping, automotive/truck repairs, etc. at the Department of Administration facilities, grounds, and properties; and to do related work as required.

S** U P RVISION RECEIVED :** Receives general directions and instructions from a superior with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed on completion.

S** U P RVISION EXERCISED : May supervise staff and/or other workers.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Within the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), to perform a full range of maintenance and moderately skilled trade tasks in areas such as carpentry, painting/masonry, minor electrical, plumbing, heating, masonry, road maintenance, landscaping, automotive/truck repairs, etc. at the Department of Administration facilities, grounds, and properties.

To perform general maintenance tasks at facilities and properties owned by or under the control of the Department of Administration, including but not limited to mowing lawns, raking, picking up trash, moving furniture, brush cutting, planting shrubs, transplanting, cutting, and pruning.

To maintain power-driven machinery such as washers, extractors, refrigeration units, air compressors, pumps, and other necessary equipment in good condition.

To operate and make repairs of light equipment and vehicles such as automobile, trucks, tractors, mowing machinery, chainsaws, and related equipment, as assigned.

To maintain heating, steam, water, electric, signal, refrigeration, and gas systems.

To perform tasks requiring the operation of welding and cutting apparatus, and to perform tasks involving maintenance of power plant and sewage plant machinery.

At frequent intervals to inspect buildings, structures, and utilities, noting their condition and necessity for repair and to report those findings to supervisors.

To perform snow removal, to include shoveling, plowing, and salt sanding before, during and after weather events.

To respond to emergency situations on and off shift as needed.

To perform other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

K** N **OWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES : A working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, and processes involved in trades related to general building and grounds 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; the ability to supervise a small group of workers or volunteers; the ability to work from pencil sketches and diagrams; and related capacities and abilities. Must have a level of computer literacy, the ability to communicate via email, and to receive and close work orders through a work order software system; and related capacities and abilities.

E** DUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Education** :** A minimum of 2 years of high school; and

E** x perience :** Employment as a journeyman tradesman. At least two years in the field of building and grounds maintenance or a related field, with experience in landscaping, general maintenance, and at least two of the building, minor electrical or mechanical trades.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate and must possess a current driver license.

Supplemental Information

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), to perform a full range of maintenance and moderately skilled trade tasks in areas such as carpentry, painting/masonry, minor electrical, plumbing, heating, masonry, road maintenance, landscaping, automotive/truck repairs, etc. at the Department of Administration facilities, grounds, and properties; and to do related work as required.

Benefits

For information regarding thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits’ website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.