BUILDING MAINTENANCE REPAIRER

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Honolulu Board of Water Supply is seeking a Building Maintenance Repairer to perform a broad range of repair and maintenance tasks across facilities in Honolulu. You will inspect, repair, replace, and install floors, windows, doors, fixtures, and other building elements, while also maintaining equipment such as water heaters and pumps.

Expect fieldwork, some fabrication, and event setup support. The role emphasizes safety, use of hand and power tools, and ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, mechanical and electrical trades.
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical equipment in buildings.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to determine the need for repairs involving a variety of building trades.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, power equipment, and testing devices.
• Ability to install electrical and plumbing fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Check and inspect buildings, structures, equipment, and facilities to determine maintenance needs.
• Repair, replace, paint, install or construct: floors, windows, partitions, doors, locks, roofs, fences, gates, walks, driveways, foundations, sprinkler system washers and gaskets, electrical and plumbing fixtures, cabinets, furniture, and shelves.
• Service, regulate, and repair equipment such as water heaters, refrigerators, air conditioning units, electrical water coolers, electrical motor, and pumps.
• Fabricate articles from steel, sheet metal, pipes, wood, and wood products.
• Lay out, assemble, and maintain equipment for public events and constructs special setups.
• Operate a motor vehicle to perform repairs at various sites and transport needed materials for repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building trades

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Masonry

Electrical

Mechanical

Reading blueprints

Time/material estimation

Safety practices

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Information

“We Need a Pro Who Can Make Things Work Again!”

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is hiring a Building Maintenance Repairer in Honolulu! Take pride in keeping our facilities in top shape. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks to ensure our buildings, structures, and equipment remain safe, efficient, and well-maintained.

What You Will Do

• Check and inspect buildings, structures, equipment, and facilities to determine maintenance needs.
• Repair, replace, paint, install or construct: floors, windows, partitions, doors, locks, roofs, fences, gates, walks, driveways, foundations, sprinkler system washers and gaskets, electrical and plumbing fixtures, cabinets, furniture, and shelves.
• Service, regulate, and repair equipment such as water heaters, refrigerators, air conditioning units, electrical water coolers, electrical motor, and pumps.
• Fabricate articles from steel, sheet metal, pipes, wood, and wood products.
• Lay out, assemble, and maintain equipment for public events and constructs special setups.
• Operate a motor vehicle to perform repairs at various sites and transport needed materials for repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions

• Work may require the use of ladders or scaffolding.
• Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.

Applicable Skills

• Knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, mechanical, and electrical trades.
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical equipment in buildings.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to determine the need for repairs involving a variety of building trades.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, power equipment, and testing devices utilized in a variety of building trades.
• Ability to install electrical and plumbing fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to estimate time and material needed to perform a job.
• Ability to do mechanical work with dexterity and safety.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

The current vacancy requires a valid driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the 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.