Duties and Responsibilities
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of machinery, buildings and equipment; to perform work of a skilled level in several trades; and related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general directions and instructions from a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed on completion.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises helpers and others who are assigned to assist.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- To perform complex duties related to the maintenance of: plumbing fixtures, 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 and recondition fans.
- To make repairs and adjustments to laundry washing, drying and pressing machinery; to supervise helpers in the oiling and greasing of this equipment.
- To operate lathes, millers, drills and other machine shop equipment.
- 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 and install temporary partitions; to operate and maintain wood lathes, sanders, joiners, power saws, planes and related power and hand tools.
- To make repairs to roofs and install flashing and spouts.
- To make minor repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
- 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 the standard practices, materials, tools and processes involved in trades related to general building 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; and ability to supervise a small group of 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 ten school grades; and
EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment in building and plant maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical or mechanical trades.
OR: any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Posting Date
Posting Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 08/23/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
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To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16953
