AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPAIRER

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off: vacation and sick

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking an Automatic Sprinkler System Repairer to perform installation, renovation, maintenance and repair of departmental sprinkler systems in our parks and playgrounds.

Under supervision, the role includes inspections, troubleshooting of electrical components, and maintaining records of project costs and compliance with building codes. Travel by city vehicle is required for on-site service and supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automatic sprinkler systems, including electrical components and safety procedures.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain sprinkler systems.
• Skilled in using trade tools and equipment.
• Ability to plan and organize work per sketches, diagrams, and technical instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records, prepare reports, and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs and maintains manual and automatic sprinkler systems in the department’s parks and playgrounds, including installation of new automatic and manual sprinkler systems.
• Performs inspections, cleaning, testing, and servicing of system components to ensure proper operation.
• Checks clock motors, remote control valves, and electrical current to controllers to ensure proper operation and replaces as required.
• Troubleshoots systems, including control box and wiring.
• Reviews work orders and prepares work reports. Keeps and reports cost of projects, records repair costs, checks for conformity and adherence to standards, building codes and regulations.
• Operates City vehicles to transport equipment and materials and provide maintenance and supervisory support as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of sprinkler systems

Diagnose and repair

Trade tools use

Plan and organize work

Record keeping and reporting

Job description

Enjoy the outdoors? Come spray with us!

Position Information

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Support Services Division, is hiring an Automatic Sprinkler System Repairer. Under the supervision of the Lead Automatic Sprinkler System Repairer, this position performs installation, renovation, construction, maintenance and repair of departmental sprinkler systems.

What You Will Do

• Repairs, installs and maintains manual and automatic sprinkler systems in the department’s parks and playgrounds, including installation of new automatic and manual sprinkler systems.
• Performs inspections, cleaning, testing, and servicing of system components to ensure proper operation.
• Checks clock motors, remote control valves, and electrical current to controllers to ensure proper operation and replaces as required.
• Troubleshoots systems, including control box and wiring.
• Reviews work orders and prepares work reports. Keeps and reports cost of projects, records repair costs, checks for conformity and adherence to standards, building codes and regulations.
• Operates City vehicles to transport equipment and materials and provide maintenance and supervisory support as needed.

Special Work Conditions

• These positions may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Work schedule subject to change based on job requirements.
• Heavy lifting and carrying may be required.

Benefits

• Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ .

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Experience Requirement

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position (i.e., repairing and maintaining electrical and hydraulic automatic ground sprinkler systems).

Applicable Skills Needed

• Knowledge of automatic sprinkler systems, including electrical components, tools, materials, and safety procedures.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems efficiently.
• Skilled in using trade tools and equipment with manual dexterity and safe work practices.
• Ability to plan and organize work, and follow sketches, diagrams, and technical instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records, prepare reports, and follow oral and written directions.

License Requirement

Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), p rior to appointment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.