Job ID: 202161
Business Title: Watershed Maintainer
Civil Service Title: WATERSHED MAINTAINER
Title Code No: 91011
Level: 00
Job Category: Maintenance & Operations
Career Level: Entry-Level
Proposed Salary Range: $ 36,181.00 - $ 52,920.00 (Annual)
Work Location: 71 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY
Hours/Shift: 40 Hours per week/Day Shift
Job Description
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply, seeks to hire a Watershed Maintainer for its offices in Kingston, New York. Working in the Western Operations Division, Grahamsville Region, under supervision of a Supervisor Watershed Maintenance, or other qualified personnel, the selected candidate, using computerized, electronic and mechanical equipment, will perform duties related to the operation, maintenance, repair and inspection of dams, aqueducts, facilities, vehicles, equipment, roads, bridges, land and related systems of the City of New York in accordance with Department rules and regulations. In addition, the Watershed Maintainer will perform tasks related to general forestry work, carpentry and construction, service vehicles and equipment, operate and maintain water and wastewater conveyances and treatment equipment, install and maintain fixtures and gauges, requisition and store supplies and equipment, maintain logs of operations, maintenance and water quality and service pumps, engines, valves and motors. The candidate will be responsible for checking security of structures. He/she will operate communications equipment, hand and power tools, vehicles and other motor powered equipment and will comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one of the following:
1. One year of full-time satisfactory experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the controlling or purification of water at facilities in watershed areas, reservoirs, or aqueduct systems, or performing duties involving the upkeep, inspection, maintenance or operation of watershed areas and related facilities; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one of the following:
2. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience as: a mechanic, journeyman or helper in the electrical trades or mechanical trades; or a technician in a chemical processing facility or chemical laboratory.
Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Preferred Skills
Carpentry - HVAC/Plumbing Experience
Additional Information
DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success or our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job. Kingston is a city in Ulster County, New York approximately 100 miles north of Midtown Manhattan.
To Apply
Go to NYC Careers https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ and enter Job ID Number 202161 in the Quick Search box.
For current City employees, log onto Employee Self Service and search for Job ID Number 202161.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is not required of this position.
The City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer