Electrician

Rhode Island College

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 82,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Wellness incentives

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Tuition waivers for RI colleges

Job summary

Rhode Island College is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, inspect, maintain, alter, and repair electrical systems across campus facilities. The role requires the ability to read electrical diagrams/blueprints and safely handle high voltage equipment, with independent judgment in daily work.

Applicants must hold a Rhode Island journeyman electrician’s license and maintain it as a condition of employment. Experience supervising helpers and performing preventive maintenance is a plus.

Qualifications

Journeyman electrician license required by RI State Board of Examiners of Electricians.
Strong knowledge of safety codes and practices.
Ability to read electrical diagrams and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, maintain, alter and repair electrical systems across RI College facilities.
Read and work from electrical diagrams and blueprints; ensure safe operation of high voltage systems.
Supervise helpers or other personnel when assigned to electrical projects.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on motors, generators, and related equipment.

Skills

Journeyman license

Blueprint reading

High voltage handling

Electrical installation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.
Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

Posting Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS00637

Position Title

Division

Division Administration and Finance Division

Department Name

Department Name Maintenance and Repairs

Position Type

Position Type Staff – Classified

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.

Position Overview

The Electrician is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, altering, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus throughout Rhode Island College facilities. The position performs skilled electrical work involving wiring, cables, power equipment, machinery, lighting, communication and signaling systems, and other electrical and electronic equipment. The Electrician works with considerable independence and judgment in applying established trade practices and techniques, including the ability to read and work from electrical diagrams and blueprints and safely handle high-voltage systems. The position may also perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and related work on motors, generators, appliances, and specialized equipment, and may supervise helpers or other employees assigned to assist with electrical work. A current Rhode Island journeyman electrician’s license is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

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 the completion of ten school grades.

Experience

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

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications

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

N/A

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time Full-time

Work Schedule

40 Weekly Hours
Monday – Friday
7:00AM – 3:30PM

Academic or Calendar Year

Academic or Calendar Year Calendar

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
Wellness Incentives and Rewards
Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
Disability and Insurance Benefits
Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC , CCRI & URI

Reports To (Title) Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, Maintenance & Repairs

Position Status

Position Status Permanent - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

Civil Service List No

Union Code

Union Code classified

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 328CA

Minimum Salary for Grade

Minimum Salary for Grade $73,210

Maximum Salary for Grade

Maximum Salary for Grade $82,203

Added Salary for This Position

Added Salary for This Position N/A

Collective Bargaining Unit

Collective Bargaining Unit Council 94 Local 2878

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available 1

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 08/15/2026

Application Open Date

Application Close Date

Special Instructions

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 .
Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

As an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to 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.

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