MAINTENANCE REPAIR PERSON

State of careers Rhode Island

6d • $43,752 - $47,112 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of machinery, buildings, and equipment. The role requires performing skilled work of a journeyman level in several trades and other related duties as required. The employee receives general direction from a superior with latitude for independent judgment, and their work is reviewed upon completion.

Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and processes involved in several trades such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, HVAC systems.
• Must have special skills in heavy equipment operation.
• Must have a working knowledge of the use of common tools and materials.
• Ability to make varied repairs without supervision.
• Ability to supervise a small group of helpers.
• Ability to work from pencil sketches/diagrams.
• Completion of twelve (12) school grades or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of employment in building and plant maintenance work, involving building, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Rhode Island Driver’s License.
• Must have the ability to obtain a military driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to operate various types of heavy equipment and obtain DOD certification if required.
• Must have a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and National Agency Investigation (NAC) background check.
• Must have never been convicted by civilian/military court except for minor traffic violations and similar infractions, or history of juvenile delinquency in the two (2) years preceding proposed employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Must be physically qualified to perform work assignments as evidenced by a physician’s certificate at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain a military driver’s license.
• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment and obtain DOD certification if required for the use of such equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain plumbing fixtures, seam lines, steam heating and cooking equipment.
• Cut, thread, and install pipe for steam water lines.
• Install electric circuits, wall plugs, and lighting equipment; repair and recondition fans.
• Inspect and maintain all civil engineering motorized equipment (e.g., snow blowers, lawn mowers) semi-annually or as required.
• Clean and oil all electrical motors installed in real property facilities (e.g., pump house, sewer lift station, boiler motors, circulators).
• Perform sweeping for streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances.
• Operate lathes, millers, drills, and other machine shop equipment.
• Paint buildings, walls, or other surfaces.
• Perform masonry work in connection with buildings, foundations, walks, and wells.
• Repair doors, doorframes, and furniture; fabricate and install temporary partitions.
• Operate and maintain wood lathes, sanders, joiners, power saws, planers, and related power and hand tools.
• Make repairs to roofs and install flashing and spouts.
• Make repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Weld and braze metals using arc and acetylene welders.
• Perform ground maintenance and pick-up janitorial supplies.
• Respond to all after-hours facility emergencies.
• Accomplish other related work assignments.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• New provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees.
• Employees hired after September 30, 2014, are required to participate in the direct deposit system.
• Public service with purpose and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED