Watershed Maintainer

City of New York•Westchester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water Supply is hiring two Watershed Maintainers in the Drinking Water Operations Directorate. The position is based at the Shaft 18 Facility in Valhalla, New York. Drinking Water Operations South operates and maintains water treatment facilities in Westchester County as part of the water supply system serving approximately 9 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York. Treatment processes include filtration, chemical addition, and/or UV disinfection. Under the supervision of a Supervisor (Watershed Maintenance) I, Watershed Maintainers perform work involving operation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment, water treatment facilities, watershed areas, reservoirs, and aqueduct systems. The role supports drinking water quality and compliance with regulatory and DEP requirements. Work may involve treatment systems, chemical handling, equipment and infrastructure maintenance, groundskeeping, vehicle and equipment operation, and emergency response. The position involves shift work and may include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Employees may need to wear a respirator and other protective equipment, work in confined or restricted spaces, and work in a range of temperatures and environmental conditions. A valid New York State driver license is required upon appointment and must be maintained. A Grade 2B Water System Operator’s Certification issued by the New York State Department of Health must be obtained and maintained after one year of appointment. A New York State Class A Commercial Driver’s License may also be required.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent.
Either one year of full-time satisfactory experience operating and maintaining equipment used to control or purify water at watershed, reservoir, or aqueduct facilities, or performing upkeep, inspection, maintenance, or operation of watershed areas and related facilities; or two years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyman, or helper in electrical or mechanical trades, or as a technician in a chemical-processing facility or chemical laboratory.
A valid motor vehicle driver license in New York State by appointment, maintained for the duration of employment.
Obtain and maintain a Grade 2B Water System Operator’s Certification issued by the New York State Department of Health after one year of appointment.
Ability to satisfy applicable OSHA medical requirements for wearing a respirator, including pre-appointment and periodic post-appointment medical examinations.
Technical competency in water-treatment principles and practices.
Mechanical aptitude, such as plumbing, electrical, or mechanical skills.
Conscientiousness, information sharing, critical and analytical thinking, and good recordkeeping.
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, manipulating, pushing and pulling tools or equipment, reaching, coordinating hand and foot movements, and balancing on footstools or ladders while working overhead.
Ability to work with protective equipment and in temperatures from 0°F to 105°F, wetness, varying humidity, toxic or corrosive chemicals, moving machinery, restricted spaces, and on metal gratings, macadam, or cement surfaces.

Nice To Haves

New York State Grade 2B Water Treatment Operator Certification.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License valid in New York State; it may be required and, if required, must be maintained throughout employment.
Ability to maintain electronic logs of operations, equipment performance, maintenance activities, and water quality.
Ability to operate equipment through SCADA, programmable logic controllers, or similar systems.
Ability to work with hand or power tools.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and motor-powered equipment.
Ability to keep accurate written and electronic records.
Ability to collect water samples.
Ability to understand and use email.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control process equipment and treatment systems using computer-based controls such as PMCS or SCADA.
Perform simple calculations and collect water samples; maintain control-room and equipment logbooks, inspection and work-ticket records, and electronic records related to drinking water quality and operations.
Load and unload chemicals, ensure chemical feed to water, and identify and contain leaks using emergency equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair equipment, fixtures, gauges, meters, and other watershed, reservoir, and aqueduct system equipment.
Inspect reservoirs, streams, water-supply lands, groundwater systems, and watersheds for compliance with rules and regulations.
Maintain and repair watershed lands, roads, bridges, dams, structures, and equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, mains, sewers, drains, and related components; perform excavation, sheathing, and shoring using hand or powered tools.
Perform rigging and hoisting and operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and other equipment.
Operate, maintain, and repair motorized vehicles and equipment, including asphalt rollers, skid steers, backhoes, tractors, mowers, landscape trailers, and snow-removal equipment.
Mix concrete and prepare other materials for repairs.
Mow, prune, cultivate, and maintain lawns, shrubs, trees, and grades.
Clean and maintain facilities, grounds, structures, and equipment; paint structures, equipment, and fences.
Perform work in permit-required confined spaces.
Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
Comply with environmental, health, and safety laws, agency policies, rules, and regulations.