in Rhode Island.
Maintenance technician, mechanic, millwright & controls roles across Rhode Island — real openings, updated daily.
Rhode Island has 2 open industrial maintenance roles in our index right now, including roles at Veolia North America, — hands-on maintenance technician, mechanic, and millwright work around Cranston and Newport. Roles like these typically pay $30–$42/hr, and many listings show a pay range up front so you can compare before you apply.
Maintenance Jobs in Rhode Island
2 roles · updated daily
Maintenance Technician III/Lead
Where the Rhode Island maintenance jobs are
Companies hiring maintenance techs in Rhode Island
What maintenance pays in Rhode Island
BLS OES, May 2025 puts the median maintenance technician wage in Rhode Island at $24.47/hr ($50,900/yr), with the middle half earning $21.68–$29.82/hr — ranked #20 of 50 states and 3% above the U.S. median.
Rhode Island maintenance jobs — FAQ
How much do industrial maintenance technicians earn in Rhode Island?
Listings here run about $30–$42/hr. That reflects national maintenance-technician benchmarks; skilled trades like millwrights, PLC/controls, and electrical maintenance sit at the top of the range, and shift differentials and overtime push pay higher.
Which companies hire maintenance techs in Rhode Island?
Recent employers in our Rhode Island index include Veolia North America. New roles are added as employers post them — check back or set an alert.
What certifications do Rhode Island maintenance employers look for?
Rhode Island employers most often want Electrical, PLC, Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Welding/AWS, electrical/journeyman, and PLC/controls credentials tend to unlock the highest pay.
Where are the maintenance jobs in Rhode Island?
Openings cluster around Cranston and Newport and other industrial hubs across Rhode Island, from food and beverage plants to steel, paper, automotive, and chemical facilities.
How do I apply for maintenance jobs in Rhode Island?
Every listing links straight to the employer's application. Filter by shift, certification, employment type, and minimum pay, then apply — no account required.