Watershed Maintainer

The Watershed Maintainer will be responsible for performing duties related to the operation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of facilities, equipment, and lands in the watershed areas and reservoir, aqueduct, and related systems of the City of New York water supply system. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment, fixtures, gauges, meters, and other equipment related to the watershed, reservoir, and aqueduct systems. The Watershed Maintainer will also inspect reservoirs, streams, water supply lands, groundwater systems, and watersheds for compliance and conformity to rules and regulations.

What You Will Do

Specific duties include installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment, fixtures, gauges, meters, and other equipment related to the watershed, reservoir, and aqueduct systems. The Watershed Maintainer will also inspect reservoirs, streams, water supply lands, groundwater systems, and watersheds for compliance and conformity to rules and regulations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, able to work independently, and have a general familiarity with MS Office and MS Outlook. The candidate should also be able to navigate the Citytime timekeeping program and learn how to use a computerized maintenance management system and a computer tablet to receive work orders and input data.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
• 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
• 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
• A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York
• A Class A Commercial Driver's License valid in the State of New York (may be required)

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness programs