Electrician

Posting Number: CS00637

Division
Administration and Finance Division

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 Electrician is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, altering,
and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus throughout Rhode Island College facilities. The position performs skilled
electrical work involving wiring, cables, power equipment, machinery, lighting, communication and signaling systems, and other electrical
and electronic equipment. The Electrician works with considerable independence and judgment in applying established trade practices and
techniques, including the ability to read and work from electrical diagrams and blueprints and safely handle high-voltage systems. The
position may also perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and related work on motors, generators, appliances, and
specialized equipment, and may supervise helpers or other employees assigned to assist with electrical work. A current Rhode Island
journeyman electrician’s license is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

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 the completion of ten school
grades.

Experience

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

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that
shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Additional Required
Qualifications

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

N/A

Work Schedule

40 Weekly Hours Monday – Friday
7:00AM –
3:30PM

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Health and
  Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick &
  Holiday
• Retirement Benefits
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI &
  URI

For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits.

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

Civil Service List: No

Union
Code
classified

Salary Grade: 328CA

Minimum Salary for
Grade
$73,210

Maximum Salary for Grade
$82,203

Collective Bargaining
Unit
Council 94 Local 2878

Anticipated Start Date
08/15/2026

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.
• Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship
  for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO
Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to expanding the diversity of
its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify
themselves as such at the time of application.

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