Watershed Maintenance Technician

City of New York; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Watershed Maintainer for Olivebridge, NY, to support the Ashokan Mowing Crew and perform operations across the watershed, reservoirs, and aqueduct systems. The role involves routine maintenance of facilities, roads, dams, and equipment, with driving responsibilities and CDL considerations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant maintenance experience; CDL may be required and certifications maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant water facilities experience.
• CDL and ability to obtain required licenses within set timeframes.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and performing repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on facilities, lands, roads, bridges, dams, and other structures using hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and industrial equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of operations, equipment performance, maintenance activities, and water quality data; use computers for documentation.
• Conduct road repairs, mowing, road shoulders, and dam embankment maintenance; operate necessary machinery.
• Paint buildings, structures, and equipment; perform basic carpentry tasks as needed.
• Assist skilled tradespeople in specialized maintenance and repair tasks.
• Operate industrial power equipment and vehicles requiring a CDL.

Skills

MS Office

Heavy Equipment

Facilities Maintenance

Hand & Power Tools

CDL License

Carpentry/Masonry/Welding

CityTime Timekeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

City of New York's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Watershed Maintainer for Olivebridge, NY, to support the Ashokan Mowing Crew and perform operations across the watershed, reservoirs, and aqueduct systems. The role involves routine maintenance of facilities, roads, dams, and equipment, with driving responsibilities and CDL considerations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant maintenance experience; CDL may be required and certifications maintained.