Machinist

• DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Posted On:06/26/2025 • Full-Time Location NYC-ALL BOROS • Exam May Be Required Department PORT RICHMOND PLANT Salary Range: $346.56 – $403.44 Job Description *** IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates selected to fill a Machinist position from this posting will be appointed on a provisional basis. As a provisional employee, you will be required to take and pass the next Machinist civil service examination and be given a list number by the NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services in order to be considered for probable permanent employment in this title. Anyone who does not take and pass this examination, or who is not reached on the established list, will be terminated as a provisional Machinist.*** The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels. Under general supervision, the selected candidate must be proficient in the use of machine shop equipment and related hand tools, precision tools and portable machining devices. Job Tasks/Duties: 1. Troubleshoot, fabricate necessary parts and perform mechanical repairs on all systems-related equipment, including stationary diesel, dual fuel and turbine-type engines, pumps, compressors, gear drives and electric motors. 2. Installation and alignment of mechanical equipment. 3. Keeping records and inventories. 4. Supervising others. MACHINIST - 92610 Minimum Qualifications 1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist; or 2. At least two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist plus sufficient full-time experience as a machinist helper or an apprentice machinist, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of the required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or approved relevant training acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, up to a maximum of two and one-half years. Preferred Skills 1. Machinist knowledge/skills. 2. Safety knowledge. 3. Use of machine shop equipment and related hand tools. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Shortlist Job ID 716635 Title code 92610 Civil service title MACHINIST Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Machinist • Experience Level:Entry-Level Job level 00 Number of positions 1 Work location 1801 Richmond Ter., Staten Isl • Category:Building Operations & Maintenance Machinist