UTILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

## UTILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTApplylocations: North Scituatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 15, 2026 (9 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR103120# **Department**Department of Public Safety# **Division**Building/Grounds Maintenance# **Salary**$48,385.00 - $52,735.00# **Job Profile**JC-00337901-45 - Utility Maintenance Specialist (LIUNA - RILDC Local 808 DBR, DMV, DOT, FM, EMA, RISP)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday-Friday 1st shift 40 hours/week.# **Job Requisition Number**JR103120 UTILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (Open)# **Pay Grade**U04914 A# **Classification**Utility Maintenance Specialist# **Class Definition****G****E****NERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES**: To perform maintenance, custodial, landscaping and snow management work at Rhode Island State Police properties. Maintain all areas of Division buildings and their grounds and the equipment used to do so. Perform basic maintenance/cleaning of Division vehicles. To do other work, as required.**S****U****P****E****RVISION RECEIVED**: Work under the supervision of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor/Utility Maintenance Manager.**S****U****P****E****RVISION EXERCISED**: None.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** Custodial services including, but not limited to, floor and stair sweeping, vacuuming, washing, and waxing, building trash disposal in offices, restrooms, kitchens, holding areas, and cellblock. Cleaning and disinfection of public and garage areas fixtures, such as toilets, showers, sinks, mirrors, counters, benches.* Daily inspection of buildings and equipment.* Restock restrooms, kitchens and designated areas with products and supplies.* Clean and maintain Garage areas.* Maintain generator logs.* Maintain all power equipment.* Keep all lawn areas properly cut, maintain trash free lawn and parking areas.* Snow management, clear/ice melt walkways, clean off vehicles, direct contractors.* Perform minor repairs as needed.* Perform minor carpentry repairs.* Dust/Polish furniture.* Wax/buff wooden and/or tile floors.* Maintain supply of bottled water in dispensers; replace bottles as needed.* Replace burned-out light bulbs.* Wash windows.* Inspect building interior/exterior to assess needed repairs.* Paint interior/exterior of buildings at reasonable heights.* Escort building inspectors.* Plaster and make repairs to damaged walls.* Cement and make repairs to walkways, foundations, etc.* Wash exterior of Division vehicles and vacuum/clean vehicle interior, as required.* Perform other tasks, as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****K****N****OWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES**: A working knowledge of the equipment and methods used in cleaning and custodial work; a working knowledge of building construction trades such as painting, plastering, carpentry, etc.; a working knowledge of the equipment and tools used for the above and skill in handling them; a familiarity with equipment used for grounds maintenance and the ability to maintain such equipment; the ability to carry out instructions; and related knowledge, skills and capacities.**E****DUCATION AND EXPERIENCE****:**Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and;Experience: Employment performing janitorial work or grounds maintenance work;Or, any combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Prior to appointment, the selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Rhode Island State Police. After appointment to the position, the selected candidate must successfully complete a 130-day working day probationary period. At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at #J-18808-Ljbffr