NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 3 hours ago
Water Systems Operation Specialist Apprentice
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$19.14/hr - $22.47/hrThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers. The Bureau of Water Supply is seeking candidates for a 24-month NYS Registered Apprenticeship program, where selected apprentices will learn to perform duties related to the operation, maintenance, and inspection of water treatment facilities and equipment.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Work directly with Watershed Maintainers through a 24-month period of on-the-job training (4000 hours)
Learn to perform duties related to the operation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment, water treatment facilities, watershed areas, reservoirs, and aqueduct systems of the City of New York
Complete related classroom training (288 hours) to obtain a NYS Dept of Health Water License
Maintain facilities and operate both field and water treatment specific equipment
Maintain and repair facilities, lands, roads, bridges, dams and other structures using hand or power tools, machine tools and industrial power equipment including snowplows, graders, backhoes and loaders
Make necessary road repairs, mow lawns, road edges and dams, and operate necessary equipment in connection therewith
Assist in collecting water samples and performing water quality related analysis as directed
Assist in the preparation of daily plant operations and activity reports
Record readings of equipment such as meters and gauges using data recording equipment such as but not limited to, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Perform basic calculations, take water samples, maintain control room and equipment logs, complete inspection and work ticket records, and maintain overall drinking water quality per regulatory and DEP requirements
Operate motor vehicles, snow removal equipment and other powered equipment
Clean and maintain facility grounds, structures, and equipment
Perform tasks that require physical labor, i.e. entering confined spaces, lifting, climbing ladders, and complying with all environmental health and safety laws, agency policies, rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire
Possess a High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License
Good physical condition is required for certain programs
Candidates will be required to wear a respirator while performing the essential functions of this job
Employees must be physically able to wear a respirator
Once selected, apprenticeship candidates will be required to submit to medical examinations to demonstrate that they met applicable OSHA Standards and to monitor their medical status
Once hired, employees must continue to satisfy OSHA regulations for the duration of their employment
Preferred
Trades or related work experience, military, vocational/trade school or general work experience a plus
Ability to communicate, effective interpersonal skills
Willingness to accept the obligation of apprenticeship, including completion of related instruction and on the job training requirements
Ability to problem solve and comprehend both written and verbal directions
Interest and motivation
Benefits
Generous benefit package including medical after 90 days
Dental and vision insurance
Pension
Paid sick and vacation leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Camardella
Senior Advisor to Chief Financial Officer for NYC DEP
Suneydis Martinez
Chief of Staff to Deputy CFO
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