Mechanic – BP

Title and Number of Position: Mechanic I – BP063

Application Period: 2/17/2026 – 2/24/2026

Salary Range: Grade U5 $ 26.97 - $34.25

Starting Salary: $26.97

Division – Section – Unit: Operations & Maintenance / Bucklin Point

Shift and Days: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM Monday - Friday

Location: East Providence

Restrictions: Leave to Protect status to July 25, 2026

Position Covered by Bargaining Unit Agreement: Yes

Name of Bargaining Unit: Council 94, Local 1010

• Responsible for performing a variety of preventative and general maintenance and repair on plant and facility equipment and machines.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs machines and equipment in plants and related facilities.
• Performs a variety of preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and related plant and facility equipment within plant property and at remote facilities and locations.
• Performs a variety of maintenance requiring knowledge of plumbing, pipe fitting, electronics, welding, small-engine repair, and other skilled trades.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment in the maintenance and repair of machines and equipment.
• Completes work orders and paperwork regarding daily maintenance and repair duties.
• Assist with inspecting the plant and related facilities for mechanical and equipment problems.
• Works with other plants and NBC staff in the maintenance and repair of plant and facility equipment, such as operators, electricians, process monitors, instrumentation technicians, and others as appropriate.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION/EXPERIECE
:
High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and One year of general 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
:
Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing. Grade I Wastewater Operator License is required within one year of employment.

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.

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:  (resumes must be in Word or PDF format), deliver to One Service Road, Providence, RI 02905 attention Human Resources, or Fax to .

THE NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER