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

Position Details

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full-time

Work Schedule

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

Academic or Calendar Year

Calendar

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

Position Status

Permanent - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

Civil Service List

Union Code

classified

Salary Grade

328CA

Minimum Salary for Grade

$73,210

Maximum Salary for Grade

$82,203

Added Salary for This Position

N/A

Collective Bargaining Unit

Council 94 Local 2878

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available

Anticipated Start Date

08/15/2026

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.
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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