Electrician

Electrician

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* DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Posted on

06/12/2026

* Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

* Exam may be required

Department

BWT - ADMINISTRATION/PERSONNEL

Salary range: $480.97 – $480.97 Save

Job Description

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* IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent Electrician will be considered.*

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 the direction of the supervisor, the selected candidate will work as an Electrician on the installation, repair and maintenance of high- or low-tension electrical systems for light, heat, power and communications in all Bureau Wastewater facilities, in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code and/or Department pertinent plans, specifications and job orders. Duties will include conducting field tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs; installing, repairing, replacing and maintaining electrical wiring, equ...