Facility Operations Support Technician

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number

CS00551

RIC Position Number

5550-10000-1770

Benefits Eligible?

Section

Number of Positions Available

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Posting Date

02 / 26 / 2025

Position Status

Restricted - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

09 / 06 / 2025

Civil Service List

Closing Date

03 / 07 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions / Information for Applicants

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

317CA

Min Salary

47530

Max Salary

52070

Added Salary For this Position

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

Facility Operations Support Technician

Department Name

Physical Plant Administration

Full Time / Part Time

full-time

General Statement of Duties

To be responsible for, and to assist a superior in, the requisition, inventory, distribution and control of tools, equipment, material and supplies for an institution or highway maintenance district facility or operating unit; to collect, track, and review for accuracy all work order documentation and act as expeditor with supply and support vendors; to provide automated recordkeeping of operations and administrative support for program activities; to enter daily activity reports, work orders, vendor timesheets and service requests into a computerized GIS focused asset and maintenance management system; to be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a facility stock room containing mechanical equipment and parts, field operations supplies and tools; ; to perform administrative support tasks and, as needed, to maintain radio communications between mobile field units and a base facility; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of a superior from who assignments are received in broad outline, work may be checked in process and usually upon completion of a special assignment.

Supervision Exercised

Usually none. As required, supervises the work of employees engaged in inventory or stock maintenance activities; checks work in process to ensure compliance with instructions.

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Full-time, 40 hours

Physical Plant

Monday – Friday

7 : 30AM – 4 : 00PM

Position Overview

The Department of Facilities & Operations is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the physical aspects of the Rhode Island College multi-building campus including contractor administration.

Reports To

Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations, Logistics and Sustainability

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

To be responsible for, and to assist a superior in, the requisition, inventory, distribution and control of tools, equipment, material and supplies for an institution or highway maintenance district facility or operating unit.

To collect, track, and review for accuracy all work order documentation and act as expeditor with supply and support vendors.

To provide automated record keeping of operations and administrative support for program activities.

To enter daily activity reports, work orders, vendor timesheets and service requests into a computerized GIS focused asset and maintenance management system.

To be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a facility stock room containing mechanical equipment and parts, field operations supplies and tools.

To perform administrative support tasks and, as needed, to maintain radio communications between mobile field units and a base facility.

As directed, to maintain employee timecard records for unit operations, including tracking and recording regular hours, overtime and exception leaves.

As directed, to record and track all off-road and vendor fuel usage and report to State Fleet Operations.

In the Department of Transportation, to participate in storm event and emergency response operations; to monitor communications systems and dispatch personnel as required; to set-up patrol shifts as needed; to handle facility telephone logs and mail and create and maintain various employee and operations tracking reports utilizing established computerized software.

In the Department of Transportation, on an as needed and directed basis, may participate in scheduled offhours duties in a manual laborer-type capacity performing the following tasks : weed whacking, brush chipping, litter pickup, traffic control, sidewalk sweeping, patching, mechanic helper, and miscellaneous facility maintenance tasks.

To maintain a continuous log of communications.

To make routine broadcasts on prevailing road and weather conditions.

To receive telephone calls from law enforcement authorities and the public, noting any hazardous conditions resulting from accidents or storms, and to dispatch the appropriate personnel to the scene for implementation of corrective action.

To receive, inspect and record equipment, parts, assemblies, tools and other supplies of a related nature, such as motor fuels and lubricants.

To select the proper location for such items and supervise their storing so that they may be accessible.

To be responsible for issuing and recording all stocks and supplies.

To keep a check on inventories on hand in order that timely steps may be taken to replace depleted items.

To make recommendations in regard to inventory to meet seasonal needs.

To supervise the assembling and preparation of parts, materials and supplies for distribution.

To handle miscellaneous correspondence and inquiries relative to the maintenance of inventories. To direct such operations as may be incidental to the assembly and delivery of supplies.

To prepare detailed written and automated data reports.

To do related work as required

Education

Graduation from a senior high school; and

Experience

At least two (2) years of employment in a responsible position which involved responsibility for the receiving, storing, inventorying and distribution of goods, supplies or equipment, or employment in a responsible position in a warehouse, tool room, store any other type of establishment concerned with the storing, distributing and record-keeping of a diversified stock of mechanical equipment, parts and supplies; and some employment experience using mobile communications or dispatching

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Additional Required Qualifications

At the time of appointment and continually thereafter, must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as a condition of employment.

Knowledges Skills and Capacities

A familiarity with automotive and similar mechanical and construction equipment and with parts and supplies for such equipment; knowledge of the accepted methods of requisitioning, receiving, storing, disbursing and accounting for equipment and supplies; a working knowledge of general office procedures; a working knowledge of computerized software such as Excel and Microsoft office suite as well as GIS-focused asset and maintenance management system programs; A working knowledge of the operation of communications equipment; the ability to use this equipment properly and follow prescribed rules and regulations; the ability to keep accurate records and assist in the preparation of detailed reports; the ability to assist in preparing specifications for materials and equipment; the ability to audit stock accounts; the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written; and related capacities and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Number of Employees Supervised