West Point DPW

The excitement is building up! Army kicks off the football season tonight at 6pm against Lehigh, and Team DPW is all set to support their public works needs. Go Army!

Last week our team celebrated Org Day at Camp Buckner! The day was filled with games, great food, and a lot of laughs! We were extremely lucky to have such a beautiful day to enjoy the Camp Buckner grounds and lake.

We would like to take this time to thank our team, once again, for all of the hard work that they give to the Directorate of Public Works here at West Point. We would also like to thank our Org Day Committee, led by Ms. Cheryl Rau, for putting together a wonderful day to remember with our team. Thank you for all that you do!

Please see below for a message from our Natural Resources Branch regarding bear safety and how to prevent bears in your area!

DPW Natural Resources Section reminds all personnel and residents about nuisance blacks bears on the installation and what we can all do to help better prevent, manage, and respond to bears. This information is meant not to frighten or frustrate personnel but to educate and inform personnel about how to better coexist with resident bears and benefit both people and bears.

WHAT ARE NUISANCE BEARS? – Nuisance bears are bears that enter human areas to raid food and garbage for food. They alarm people, damage property, and make a mess. Inexperienced, juvenile bears are more likely to be nuisance offenders rather than experienced, older bears but bears of any age can become a nuisance. Bears can be a nuisance throughout their active season in spring, summer, and early fall.

PREVENTING BEAR ISSUES - 1. Never feed bears, 2. Secure all trash in bags then put all bags in totes & dumpsters and lock those receptacles if you can; 3. Clean, treat & time trash – Wash out recyclables, disposable containers and time trash to pick up day can be useful. Treating trash with Ammonia, Cayenne, or Pepper can be useful in addition to bagging & toting garbage but is not a substitute for toting and dumpstering garbage; 4. Clean/secure all grills, petfood, and bird feeding areas.

RESPONDING TO BEARS – 1. Stay calm – Bears are normally shy and will flee, do not panic/run/approach/corner bear; 2. Stay away – get to or stay at a safe distance by slowly backing away and getting indoors if you can. Do not approach to take photos or stay remain in area if bear approaches, 3. Be loud – if a bear gets too close to you, your home, or camp, make noise at it from a safe distance, yell/whistle/clap hands, etc. to scare it away, 4. Be big – Stay in a group if together or make yourself seem large.

KEEP WATCH, REPORT ISSUES & SHARE INFO – Keep watch when bear leaves area to see if it returns. Report bear issues to Military Police Service Desk at x3333. Be sure to report 1. Exact time, 2. Exact place of issue, 3. Nature of issue, 4. Where bear is now if known, and 5. Your name and contact information. This information is important for dispatchers and responders to respond to a problem. Share this information with your neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family.

West Point Garrison and Community

It’s that time of year again! DPW Org Day will be hosted for our team tomorrow, 22 AUG 24.

For any emergencies please contact the Service Work Desk at x2316.

We’ll see you soon!

West Point Garrison and Community

🚧 Attention West Point Community! 🚧
Starting tomorrow, August 19, and running through August 26, our West Point DPW crews will be out repairing eleven manholes throughout West Point. The affected streets include Barnard Loop, Tower Rd, Townsley Rd, Stony Lonesome Rd, Connor Rd, Barry Rd, Gardner Loop, Bartlett Loop, and Williams Rd.

While there will not be any road closures, please be prepared for flaggers and traffic flow devices directing you around the work areas. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these important repairs!

Become a part of the West Point community by joining our team!

Apply at the link below!

Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/engineer-equipment-operator-443e1f2a48efc19a

𝘽𝙚 𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙢𝙮 𝘾𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣!
West Point DPW is now hiring for an Engineer Equipment Operator. Deadline for application is September 2nd.

Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/engineer-equipment-operator-443e1f2a48efc19a

Explore other West Point job opportunities here: https://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?l=West%20Point%2C%20New%20York&rmi=false&p=1&r=0

The West Point Chaplains hosted their yearly BBQ for our team today in appreciation of the hard work and dedication that the men and women of DPW give to West Point. We had a wonderful time eating great food and enjoying the beautiful weather with our fellow colleagues. Thank you to The West Point Chaplains for your continued support over the years, we appreciate your partnership!

West Point Chaplains

Yesterday, DPW helped congratulate and welcome back the USMA class of 2028 from Cadet Basic Training! These new cadets completed a 12-mile March Back from Lake Frederick and were greeted by many proud loved ones. In preparation for the event, our team worked to make sure The Plain was in pristine condition and spent the morning building a stage in front of Quarters 100. The Directorate of Public Works would like to formally congratulate the class of 2028 on a job well done and wish each new cadet the best of luck in the upcoming year!

Thank you to West Point Garrison and Community for sharing a few great shots of our team from a different angle!

Mr. Chris Killough and the Natural Resources Department recently responded to a call for a hawk in distress. Upon arrival, they discovered this red-tailed hawk needed medical attention and transferred it to a local animal hospital. As a friendly reminder when it comes to all wildlife, we ask the community to never feed wildlife, keep your distance from wildlife and report any wildlife nuisance issues.

Our Natural Resources team are experts in handling wildlife in the most safe and secure way possible. Great job, team!

Here at DPW, our new employees are fully onboarded by not only an informative PowerPoint presentation given by our Director, Mr. Aaron Close, but also with a tour of West Point’s Museum! Did you know that The West Point Museum is the oldest federal museum in the country? The West Point Museum can be found at 2110 New South Post, West Point, NY 10096, right next to The West Point Visitor’s Center. If you have not visited the museum, check it out!

We have an amazing onboarding team at DPW led by Ms. Donna Douglass, who volunteers her time to ensure that each new employee gets the full West Point experience. We’re grateful for her coordination and expertise. If you’re a current employee here at DPW, join her committee and be a part of the fun! To our new team members, welcome aboard all, we’re so happy you’re here!

West Point Museum

We are looking for a Pipefitter to join our team!

Please apply at the link below:

www.indeed.com/job/pipefitter-693823109a26dfa0

Applications must be received by 7 August 2024.

The Roads team is out this morning patching up a portion of the road in front of our DPW building! Repairs like this are necessary to ensure a safe, smooth ride on post, especially during bad weather. Thank you to our Roads team for helping to keep our roads safe and looking better than ever!

Diving into our next project! Our team displayed efficiency in changing a floor drain in one of the pool area locker rooms, allowing our cadets to continue utilizing the space during their training. Great work, team!

The 2024 Steam Shutdown was a success here at West Point! Through the collaborative efforts of our Plant Operations Branch, Pipe & Heat Shop and Contract Management Branch, our team was able to complete our annual maintenance and inspection of equipment at the West Point Power Plant. This task takes about 6 weeks to complete but planning for this event started months ago. We’d like to give these teams a huge round of applause for the incredible work they’ve done during this time. Thank you for all you do!

The show is on! Come enjoy the Independence Day Celebration concert with the West Point Band and the spectacular fireworks display tonight on Trophy Point. We hope to see you there!

The show is ON! 🎶🎆

Our Independence Day Celebration concert is TONIGHT! Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy a wide variety of music ranging from Americana and Broadway to today’s popular hits, and everything in between! The West Point Club will also be offering concessions during the event near Battle Monument. Stop by for summer staples such as sausage and peppers and Nathan’s famous hotdogs. A variety of beverages will also be available for purchase. As always, this concert concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. See you there! 😎

This concert will be live streamed. To tune in, click here: https://bit.ly/IndependenceDayCelebration2024

July 6, 7:30 p.m.
Trophy Point Amphitheater at West Point, NY

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/MusicUnderTheStars2024

Parking info ‼️‼️
• Parking is available at Buffalo Soldier Field and along Thayer Road. For Handicap Parking please go to Clinton, Doubleday, and Trophy Point lots. No parking on Thayer Extension or at the First Class Club parking lot. Cullum Road, from Quarters 101 intersection to Clinton Lot, will be closed from 3 p.m. until after the concert.
• You may experience heavier in-coming traffic at Stony Lonesome and Thayer Gates prior to the concert. Members of the workforce who have a DoD ID who wish to attend the concert are encouraged to use Washington Gate.
• Do not reserve spots with rope, tape, tarps, or blankets before 12 p.m. on concert day. The West Point Band/U.S. Army Garrison West Point is not responsible for lost or stolen items, so please do not leave your areas unattended.

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As USMA welcomed our newest cadets on R-Day this past Monday, our team of painters spent the last week preparing the Mess Hall with a fresh coat of paint! Our teams work hard to make sure our cherished buildings are always in tip top shape. Looks great, team!

We are hiring for an Electric Power Controller!

Please apply at the link below. Applications must be received by 17 JULY 2024.

https://www.indeed.com/job/electric-power-controller-a6cbac7357aa5634

We are hiring for a Sanitary Equipment Operator!

Please apply at the link below. Applications must be received by 17 JULY 2024.

https://www.indeed.com/job/sanitary-equipment-operatr-2aa65ec70eb61431

A concrete work of art! Our Masonry team spent the morning creating a walkway and a sidewalk for some of our beloved buildings on post. Not only does this team work hard to get the job done but their attention to detail for each project that they complete is brilliant! Our team created an ADA mat by placing a red coloring on the concrete, which is spread with a concrete trowel, and pressing a rubber stamp to create the desired texture. ADA mats are used to show where a pedestrian may be coming close to vehicular traffic. They are placed where concrete sidewalks meet street pavement. Looks great, team!

Friendly reminder to please be aware of road closures on Friday, June 28th from 0530-0700 due to the Cadet Field Training Run Back! Portions of Route 293, Route 218, Washington Gate and Washington Road will be closed during this time. Thank you!

The Cadet Field Training Run Back will take place from 5:30 – 7 a.m. on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡, temporarily closing portions of Route 293, Route 218, Washington Gate and Washington Road. To avoid delays, use alternate routes.

When it rains, it pours!
Last weekend’s storm left debris and broken trees all over post. Our Land Maintenance team has been working to remove debris and dissolve dangerous conditions as quickly as possible for our community. Pictured below is a tree located by Buffalo Soldier Field that split and fell over causing a mess. Thankfully, our tree crew was able to safely get the other section of the tree to the ground and distribute materials accordingly. Thank you to all of the crews who are helping West Point recover from last weekend’s storm, we couldn’t do it without you!
West Point Garrison and Community

Our crews will be out and about cleaning/fixing any areas devastated by this weekend's storm. Please continue to be cautious of any downed trees, powerlines or other hazards. We are working quickly and carefully to get our West Point community back up and running! As always, thank you for all of your support!

We have some of the most amazing employees here on post, who deserve to be recognized for all of their hard work in making West Point DPW so great!

Mr. John Bennett is recognized for outstanding performance supporting The Directorate of Public Works and Garrison community by using his technical expertise, customer service, and attention to detail for his timely and professional remarking of DPW’s entire vehicle fleet. Mr. Bennett was also recognized for his length of service here at West Point. Thank you, Mr. Bennett, for all that you do!

Our Real Property Branch, Master Planning Division, is recognized for their outstanding performance and contributions to the DPW team resulting in Real Property Branch’s selection as DPW’s Team of the Quarter. The team’s “can do” attitude, commitment to the mission, and teamwork have been instrumental to the DPW team’s success and sets an excellent example for others to follow. These team members include: Ms. Julia Benitez, Ms. Donna Douglass, Mr. Fausto Plaza Sari, Mr. Paul Pompilio, Mr. Chris Sweeney, Ms. Letecia McKissack, and led by, Mr. Pat Horne.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients on a job well done!

We are looking for an Engineer Equipment Operator to join our team! Please apply via the link below!

To Apply go to: https://www.indeed.com/job/engineer-equipment-operator-1702b0886deb0543

Last week our Masons team and Roads team worked together to lay out the groundwork for success, by repairing one of the catch basins on post. The Vactor Truck was used to clean debris from the catch basin and sewer lines underground. Our teams completed this project by repaving the affected road and laying down new cement to create a beautiful, freshly paved sidewalk for pedestrians. Outstanding work!

Our Wood Shop has been working on a very special project! In October of 2017, West Point experienced a devastating thunderstorm that caused one of the trees in front of Quarters 101 to fall over. That tree was originally planted in honor of the USMA class of 1954. The lumber from that tree was taken back to our wood shop to dry and has been crafted into a step that is placed in front of the Superintendent’s house for special occasions as well as a storing case to keep the step in pristine condition. This project would not have been possible if it weren’t for Mr. Tim Mcgivney, Wood Crafter, who has spent many hours perfecting this piece. Mr. Mcgivney has crafted this entire piece completely by hand. His talent for woodworking is unmatched, we are very lucky to have him on our team. Wonderful job!

We honor your bravery and sacrifices. Thank you.
D-Day 80th Anniversary, 1944-2024

Today, as we honor and remember the bravery and sacrifices of the Allies who stormed the beach at Normandy, enjoy this article (link: https://www.army.mil/article/277010) written by Scott C. Woodard, a historian with the US Army Medical Department Center of History and Heritage, of the Army medics of the 1st Infantry Division during the D-Day invasion on Omaha Beach, based on first-person accounts of the events.


U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Combined Arms Center
Army Medicine
Joint Base San Antonio

We're hiring for an HVAC Equipment Repairer!

Apply using the link below!

https://www.indeed.com/job/hvac-equipment-repairer-6a0793c32e1183dd?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1I01HnsdjcR5Scn_3duktxeiOCut7jfQJ4Izp10oM5rJj0RpRr2S87duU_aem_Adw7aWjlcZOEC8OStUIU_yRvT91zep-vSlGxBcaFiVypXrITs931tsQog9fPt_7kcC3gnYfBFoxt0V3_OA1bui4l

𝘽𝙚 𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙢𝙮 𝘾𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣!

West Point Directorate of Public Works is now hiring for a HVAC Equipment Repairer. Deadline for application is June 24th.

Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/hvac-equipment-repairer-6a0793c32e1183dd

Explore other West Point job opportunities here: https://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?l=West%20Point%2C%20New%20York&rmi=false&p=1&r=0

In a world full of blocks and leaks, be the one who knows how to clear the way! Our Pipe and Heat team along with our Central Area team spent some time cutting and replacing pipes in some of our steam tunnels on post. These teams do an outstanding job of maintaining our facilities and responding to emergencies when needed. Great job team!