POSITION REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work as assigned
• Identify and report any building maintenance or repair issues
• Perform a variety of maintenance duties of a routine nature including maintenance of hallways, lobbies, bathrooms, stairways, lunch areas, break areas, storage rooms and utility rooms
• Assist with moving furniture, supplies and other items as necessary
• Ensure floors and hallways are kept free of debris at all times
• Mop all common area floors daily
• Remove garbage daily
• Check fire/life safety equipment as scheduled and report issues to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform minor adjustments, repairs and maintenance on heat and air conditioner units and under supervision by Maintenance Supervisor
• Complete daily assigned work and notify the Maintenance Supervisor of work not completed
• Overtime work as needed and requested by the Assistant Director
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Ability to perform carpentry, painting, and minor plumbing, electrical and drywall repairs
• Must be able to read and understand work orders to perform assigned jobs
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Understanding of how to use a tape measure to take measurements
• Can organize and prioritize work activities
• Good problem solving skills
• Must have good command of the English Language
• Basic knowledge of Computers which includes Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook, a plus
• 2 years of commercial and/or residential maintenance experience doing carpentry, painting, sheetrock repair, minor plumbing repairs, or minor electrical repairs
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license, a plus.

All new hires, interns and volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date unless they have requested a reasonable accommodation for medical, disability or religious reasons from URI’s People & Culture Department.