Title
Maintenance Technician - Part-Time/Per Diem
Location
Providence, RI
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Trade & Mechanical Maintenance -
o HVAC/R & Plumbing: Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on plumbing, heating, and air conditioning fixtures. Assist with the purchase and installation of new systems.
o Electrical Systems: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution systems, wiring, fixtures, motors, and lighting circuits.
o Carpentry & Painting: Perform structural maintenance, including woodwork, flooring, ceiling systems, doors/closures, drywall patching, and skilled painting.
o Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools, saws, drill presses, and light vehicles (trucks, golf carts).
• Campus Operations & Safety –
o Grounds & Custodial: Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed, including landscaping/irrigation maintenance, spot de-icing/snow removal, furniture moves, and emergency spill cleanups.
o Compliance & Records: Assure strict compliance with federal, state, and local safety codes and regulations. Maintain accurate records for labor, materials, and work orders.
• Trade & Mechanical Maintenance -
o HVAC/R & Plumbing: Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on plumbing, heating, and air conditioning fixtures. Assist with the purchase and installation of new systems.
o Electrical Systems: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution systems, wiring, fixtures, motors, and lighting circuits.
o Carpentry & Painting: Perform structural maintenance, including woodwork, flooring, ceiling systems, doors/closures, drywall patching, and skilled painting.
o Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools, saws, drill presses, and light vehicles (trucks, golf carts).
• Campus Operations & Safety –
o Grounds & Custodial: Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed, including landscaping/irrigation maintenance, spot de-icing/snow removal, furniture moves, and emergency spill cleanups.
o Compliance & Records: Assure strict compliance with federal, state, and local safety codes and regulations. Maintain accurate records for labor, materials, and work orders.
Requirements
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
• 2+ years of relevant experience in facilities, custodial, or maintenance work *Required
• 4+ years of journey-level experience in one or more trade areas *Preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal training in custodial services or maintenance trades is preferred.
• Valid Rhode Island Driver’s License *Required
• Must be deemed insurable by the district's carrier *Required
• OSHA 10, HVAC/R certification, or specialized trade licensure (Electrician/Plumber) (Preferred)
• Must be able to regularly lift 50+ lbs. (and occasionally up to 100 lbs.)
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch to access piping and wiring.
• Strong near-visual acuity, depth perception, and color vision required to read blueprints and safely install parts.
• Subject to both indoor and outdoor work, including extreme weather conditions, noise, and vibration.
• Requires 24-hour call-back availability for building emergencies and shift presence when required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in facilities, custodial, or maintenance work *Required
• 4+ years of journey-level experience in one or more trade areas *Preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal training in custodial services or maintenance trades is preferred.
• Valid Rhode Island Driver’s License *Required
• Must be deemed insurable by the district's carrier *Required
• OSHA 10, HVAC/R certification, or specialized trade licensure (Electrician/Plumber) (Preferred)
• Must be able to regularly lift 50+ lbs. (and occasionally up to 100 lbs.)
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch to access piping and wiring.
• Strong near-visual acuity, depth perception, and color vision required to read blueprints and safely install parts.
• Subject to both indoor and outdoor work, including extreme weather conditions, noise, and vibration.
• Requires 24-hour call-back availability for building emergencies and shift presence when required.
Salary
$18.00 - $20.00
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