Watershed Operations Technician

City of New York; Shokan (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Watershed Maintainer for the Ashokan Chemical Treatment Facility, in Ashokan, NY. The role involves routine operations of water treatment, maintenance of equipment, and compliance with water quality regulations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience; licensing in NYSDOH Grade IIB and Grade C water treatment is required within timelines. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of full-time experience in water operation/maintenance or two years in mechanical/electrical roles is acceptable.
• Driver license valid in NY; maintenance of license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, operation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of water treatment and conveyance infrastructure.
• Conduct chemical treatment samples and related tests.
• Monitor SCADA and HMI systems and record logs.
• Maintain facilities, roads, dams, and related infrastructure with tools and equipment.
• Work shifts including weekends/nights/holidays as needed.

Skills

Water treatment cert

Water plant experience

Heavy equipment

Outdoor work

Windows OS

CMMS familiarity

Citytime navigation

Outdoor weather readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plumbing tools

Chainsaw

Landscape equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Mowers

String trimmers

Windows OS

CMMS

Citytime

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Watershed Maintainer for the Ashokan Chemical Treatment Facility, in Ashokan, NY. The role involves routine operations of water treatment, maintenance of equipment, and compliance with water quality regulations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience; licensing in NYSDOH Grade IIB and Grade C water treatment is required within timelines. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.