Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881 Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267 Contact Email karen_healey@uri.edu Physical Demands At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Campus Location Kingston Building(s) Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes 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.
Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Work Hours 2:00pm – 10:30pm – Monday through FridayDays Off – Saturday and Sunday Posting Date 04/05/2025 Closing Date 04/14/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants . Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15021 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94? Yes--IF YES, I understand that if I am the most senior lateral transfer bidder, fully qualified and in good standing, that I MUST ACCEPT THIS POSITION. No * Have you completed ten school grades? Yes No * Have you gained experience through employment in building and plant maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades? Please explain which trade(s) and support your answer within the application, resume, and/or cover letter.(Open Ended Question)