Power Plant Operator

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number CS00570 RIC Position Number 5550-10000-1883 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Posting Date 06/24/2025 Position Status Permanent - C End of Restricted or Limited Position Civil Service List No Closing Date 07/03/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

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.

General Information to Applicants

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade 318CA Min Salary 48601 Max Salary 53777 Added Salary For this Position $9.00/hour Trade Wage Stipend FLSA Non-Exempt Branch of Service classified Labor Code Council 94 Local 2878 AA/EEO/ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and 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.

Position Information

Position Title Power Plant Operator Department Name Maintenance and Repairs Full Time / Part Time full-time General Statement of Duties

On an assigned shift, to be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of a large electric power generating and heating plant in a state institution or group of institutions; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision of a superior; assignments are given in detail, but some latitude is allowed in determining methods and techniques to be used in effecting the desired results as to repairs and general operation of the unit; work is reviewed in process and upon completion.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises the work of subordinates engaged in tasks involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment used in the operation of such a plant.

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

40 hours/week

Facilities & Operations

Power Plant

Sunday, 10:00PM - 6:00AM

Monday - Wednesday, 6:00AM - 2:00PM

Saturday, 10:00PM - 6:00AM

• One mandatory overtime shift every 4th Sunday, 6:00am to 2:00pm

Position Overview

The Department of Facilities & Operations is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the physical aspects of the Rhode Island College multi-building campus including contractor administration and the Central Falls Hub. This position is vital to the campus as it provides domestic hot water, heating and air conditioning to many campus buildings.

The Power Plant Operator operates, maintains and repairs the boilers and associated equipment located in the Rhode Island College Campus Boiler Room. The Power Plant Operator is a member of the Facilities and Operations Department and is supervised by The Chief Power Plant Operator and Facilities and Operations management. The maintenance that Power Plant Operator conducts on the boilers and associated equipment is both preventive and emergent in nature. The Power Plant Operator also supports the administrative programs associated with the Boiler Room and its equipment. The Boiler Room provides steam to the majority of buildings on campus 24 hours a day for heating, hot water and air conditioning.

Reports To Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, Maintenance, Repairs and Special Projects Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

On an assigned shift, to be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of a large electric power generating and heating plant in a state institution or group of institutions.

To be responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment as: stationary engines, turbines, generators, switchboards, transformers, motors and controls, high pressure steam boilers, blowers, pumps, compressors, ventilators and other heating, generating and refrigerating equipment.

To supervise and participate in the making of emergency repairs.

To assist in new installations and in major repairs.

To read and record findings of instruments and gauges; to keep records of fuel and water consumed and to make reports based on this data.

To supervise the work of firemen and other power plant employees.

To inspect equipment and note its condition and performance.

To do related work as required.

Education

Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; and

Experience

Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible capacity in the firing and maintenance of steam boilers and other power plant equipment.

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Or Combination of Education and Experience Additional Required Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

Knowledges Skills and Capacities

A working knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of high pressure steam boilers, stationary engines, turbines, generators, switchboards, transformers, motors and controls, blowers, pumps, compressors, ventilators, and other refrigerating, heating and generating equipment; a working knowledge of the safety precautions and practices necessary to work effectively around high pressure steam boilers and moving equipment; the ability to supervise and direct the work of employees in such a plant; and related capacities and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

NA

Number of Employees Supervised 0