P-90-25, Watershed Maintenance Operator – Providence Water Supply Board

City of Providence; Lower Providence Township (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Providence is seeking a Watershed Maintenance Operator for the Water Supply Board. Under supervision, the operator will manage grounds maintenance operations and utilize specialized equipment. This role requires adherence to safety protocols and skills in equipment operation and maintenance. Candidates must be able to work in varied weather conditions and meet training requirements immediately upon hiring.

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• Knowledge of maintenance of equipment and tools for grounds maintenance.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy-duty mowers and turf tractors.
• Performs maintenance checks and minor repairs on equipment.
• Cleans and inventories tools and equipment.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Ability to apply pesticides

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Power brush cutter

Backpack mist blower

Job description

P-90-25, Watershed Maintenance Operator – Providence Water Supply Board

Job Type: Union

Job No.: P-90-25

Department: Water Supply Board

Posting Dates: 06/24/2025 – 07/08/2025

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Summary

Under supervision of up-line management, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of specialized light equipment associated with all aspects of grounds maintenance, turf maintenance, and field management at Providence Water facilities, responsible for assigned manual labor and related work as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates a wide range of heavy-duty commercial rotary mowers and turf tractors.
• Operates small vehicle plowing equipment.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip preventative maintenance checks and inspections. Makes minor operational and preventative maintenance repairs and services equipment.
• Performs inventory check of all tools and light equipment stored on vehicle.
• Cleans equipment, as needed.
• Uses and maintains standard forest management tools including, but not limited to, a chainsaw, power brush cutter, lawn mower, backpack mist blower, chemical brush control spray reforestation equipment, hand axe, brush hook, pruning saw, post-hole digger, and other hand tools organic to the Watershed Division.
• Adheres to all Providence Water safety procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and is responsible to maintain all vehicles maintenance logs.
• Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of equipment and tools organic to the Watershed Division relative to all aspects of grounds maintenance and forest culture activities.
• Skill in the use of hand tools and in the operation of vehicles customarily used in the Watershed Division.
• Ability to apply rodenticide, pesticide, and herbicide in accordance with all State regulations.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform arduous work often under adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass all requirements and conditions to be fit tested to wear the appropriate job required respirator.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Training Requirements

Upon Appointment:

• Customer Service Training
• Sexual Harassment, Sensitivity, and Diversity Training
• Must obtain and maintain any required Rhode Island certification for the application of rodenticide, pesticide, and herbicide within one (1) year of appointment.

Sustainment:

• Participation in customer service training every 24 months.
• Must maintain a valid State Driver’s License.
• Must maintain any required Rhode Island certification for the application of rodenticide, pesticide, and herbicide.
• Must be able to pass all requirements and conditions to be fit tested to wear the appropriate job required respirator.

The term “limited” means that the successful candidate will perform the job for an undetermined length of time. The position may or may not become permanent.

Please note: The City is currently under a hiring freeze and while recruitment continues, ultimate hiring will be considered based on the freeze.