Electrician

Posting Information

Position Information

Posting Number
CS00606

Position Title
Electrician

Division
Administration and Finance Division

Department Name
Maintenance and Repairs

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 Department of Facilities & Operations is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the physical aspects of the Rhode Island College multi-building campus including contractor administration and the Central Falls Hub.

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: completion of ten school grades; and

Experience

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

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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

NA

Position Details

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part Time
Full-time

Work Schedule

40 hours/week
Monday through Friday
7:00AM - 3:30PM

Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar

Benefits

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

Position Status
Permanent - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

Civil Service List

Union Code
classified

Salary Grade
316CH

Minimum Salary for Grade
23.09

Maximum Salary for Grade
24.11

Added Salary for This Position
$9.00/hr Trade Wage Stipend

Collective Bargaining Unit
Council 94 Local 2878

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available
1

Anticipated Start Date
12/11/2025

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.

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.