- Salary
- $29+/hr
- Location
- East Providence, RI
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
| Title and Number of Position: | Mechanic II – BP034 |
| Application Period: | 8/4/2026 – 8/11/2026 |
| Salary Range: | Grade U6 $29.73 - $39.00 Starting Salary $29.73 |
| Division – Section – Unit: | Operations & Maintenance / Bucklin Point |
| Shift and Days: | 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM Monday - Friday |
| Location: | East Providence |
| Restrictions: | None |
| Position Covered by Bargaining Unit Agreement: | Yes |
| Name of Bargaining Unit | Council 94, Local 1010 |
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanic II is responsible for performing as a lead to staff, diagnosing and repairing major mechanical equipment, and inspecting plants and facilities. Installs, rebuilds, and repairs major and complex machinery and equipment within plant property and at remote facilities and locations. Performs a variety of maintenance activities requiring knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, electronics, welding, small-engine repair, carpentry, and other skilled trades. Performs a variety of preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and related plant equipment within plant property, at remote facilities, and other NBC locations. Works with manufacturer’s Operation and Maintenance Manuals daily. Must be able to read and interpret technical material to ensure that appropriate parts are ordered by others to keep equipment running. Serves as a lead to staff (Mechanic Is) to include monitoring work, assisting in training, and providing direction. Operates a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment in the maintenance and repair of plant facilities. Complete all work orders and paperwork regarding daily maintenance and repair duties. Assist O&M Support personnel with maintaining and inventory of parts and supplies. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIECE: High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and Three years of plant maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Maintenance and repair principles of a wastewater treatment facility; General maintenance and repair principles and practices; Preventative maintenance techniques; Safety principles. Performing maintenance and repair on facility equipment; Performing preventative maintenance; Completing work orders and related paperwork; Performing technical-level maintenance; Maintaining a safe working environment; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess valid driver’s license in good standing.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PROVISIONS:
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: If an applicant is unable to perform any essential job functions because of their disability but can achieve the required results by means of a REASONABLE ACCOMODATION, then the individual shall not be considered unqualified for the position. MEDICAL INFORMATION: Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination and drug screen will be required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
TO APPLY:
Apply within the application period as shown on notice. This Agency does not assume responsibility for applications sent through the mail. NOTE: The Narragansett Bay Commission union contracts allow a 3-day grace period for its members only.
APPLY ONLINE OR SEND RESUMES TO: [email protected] (resumes must be in Word or PDF format), deliver to One Service Road, Providence, RI 02905 attention Human Resources, or Fax to 401-461-2242.
THE NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Skills
PlumbingCarpentry
