SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (2 POSITIONS)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Kingston, RI, is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician for two full‑time positions.

Responsibilities cover skilled and semi‑skilled building maintenance, plumbing, steam lines, and mechanical systems. Pay is $23.96–$25.04 per hour, with a Grade 314G pay scale and union affiliation. The role requires the ability to perform repairs, operate shop equipment, supervise helpers, and read pencil sketches or diagrams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard building maintenance practices and materials.
• Ability to supervise a small group of helpers and work from sketches.
• Experience in general building, electrical or mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plumbing fixtures, steam lines, and heating equipment.
• Repair hospital sterilizers and various machinery.
• Operate shop equipment and perform masonry and carpentry tasks.
• Make minor repairs to roofs, doors, and fixtures.

Skills

Supervisory abilities

Mechanical aptitude

Reading diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (2 POSITIONS)

Posting Number: CS02292

FTE: 2.00

Pay Rate: $23.96 - $25.04

Pay Grade Level: Grade 314G

Union: C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department: Maintenance & Repair

Campus Location: Kingston

Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform various skilled andsemi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of machinery, buildings andequipment; to perform work of a skilled level in several trades;and related work as required.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• To perform complex duties related to the maintenance of: plumbingfixtures, 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 andrecondition fans.
• To make repairs and adjustments to laundry washing, drying andpressing machinery; to supervise helpers in the oiling and greasingof this equipment.
• To operate lathes, millers, drills and other machine shopequipment.
• 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 andinstall temporary partitions; to operate and maintain wood lathes,sanders, joiners, power saws, planes and related power and handtools.
• To make repairs to roofs and install flashing and spouts.
• To make minor repairs on refrigeration and air conditioningequipment.
• 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 thestandard practices, materials, tools and processes involved intrades related to general building maintenance; a working knowledgeof the operation of mechanical equipment; a working knowledge ofthe use of common tools and materials; the ability to make variedrepairs without supervision; and ability to supervise a small groupof 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 tenschool grades; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment inbuilding and plant maintenance work which has involved at least twoof the building, electrical or mechanical trades.

OR: any combination of education and experience that shall besubstantially equivalent to the above education andexperience.

Posting Date: 08/14/2026

Closing Date: 08/23/2026