Multitrade Building Maintenance Tech II

City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Providence seeks a Maintenance Person II for Public Property to perform repair, maintenance, and alteration tasks on buildings, structures, and equipment. Work hours are 7am – 3:30pm with overtime as needed, under general supervision and potential supervision of others.

The role covers rough carpentry, use of power tools, plumbing, painting, masonry, sheet metal, roofing, and electrical tasks as required. Requires strong knowledge of trades and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, processes, and materials of one of the trades.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Some knowledge of the methods and tools used in the other building trades.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and the operation of machines and equipment used in the trade.
• Ability to supervise the work of others as appropriate.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Performs rough carpentry work in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding, forms, wood fixtures, and furniture.
• Assists in the performance of skilled hand work in a carpentry shop and operates various tools including, but not limited to power saws, jointers, wood lathes, planers, and various electrical tools.
• Assists as a helper in the performance of plumbing, painting, masonry, sheetmetal, roofing, and electrical work if needed.
• Cleans, sharpens, and repairs hand and bench tools.
• Makes miscellaneous repairs to electrical equipment, locks, door checks, hinges, ladders, and other equipment.
• Work is usually done independently but may be performed under direct supervision; may supervise the work of others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Safety awareness

Supervisory ability

General trade knowledge

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power saws

Jointers

Wood lathes

Planers

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Job description

City of Providence seeks a Maintenance Person II for Public Property to perform repair, maintenance, and alteration tasks on buildings, structures, and equipment. Work hours are 7am – 3:30pm with overtime as needed, under general supervision and potential supervision of others.

The role covers rough carpentry, use of power tools, plumbing, painting, masonry, sheet metal, roofing, and electrical tasks as required. Requires strong knowledge of trades and safety practices.