Journeyman Water Cabinet Technician / Plumber

Daifuku Services America Corporation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Services America Corporation seeks a water cabinet maintenance technician / plumber to maintain and repair industrial plumbing, piping, and hydronic systems. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, shift inspections, cleaning, and responding to customer-site needs.

The role requires basic computer skills, ability to work non-traditional hours, and compliance with safety policies and OSHA standards. Experience in an airport environment is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in operation, maintenance, repair of water systems (quality testing, inspection, backflow prevention).
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules including weekends/holidays.
• Must have state certification and basic industrial procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain potable water systems and piping to ensure safe drinking water per applicable regulations.
• Inspect, repair, and recertify backflow prevention systems.
• Install and service pumps, controls, and various plumbing fixtures and piping.
• Read schematics, operate test equipment, and document work performed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial plumbing

Reading & writing English

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State certification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

The water cabinet maintenance technician / plumber maintains troubleshoots and repairs industrial plumbing systems, various piping systems and hydronic systems.

Completes basic maintenance assignments involving but not limited to preventive and routine maintenance, corrective maintenance and emergency repairs, shift inspections, audits, cleaning, and any other task requested by the customer site and corporate management.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain flushometers, drain line issues, and the maintenance, repair, and sanitizing of aircraft potable water systems to ensure clean drinking water per Federal and International regulations.
• Maintain potable water systems providing clean drinking water to domestic and international airline passengers conforming to requirements of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Drinking Water Quality Pool (IDQP), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Aircraft Drinking Water Rule (ADWR), and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Service, repair, and recertify backflow prevention systems.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of pumps and controls for a variety of sewage lift and de‑watering stations, as well as the water supply to Triturator Systems and their waste discharge.
• Repairs and services drain and drain systems.
• Assemble and install plumbing fixtures, valves, fittings, and piping systems.
• Test various systems for proper operation, assembly, or to diagnose problems.
• Complete various plumbing repairs and maintenance, including documenting work completed.
• Utilize computer skills including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and CMMS computer workorder systems software.
• Use hand tools, power tools and meters for troubleshooting and repair of boarding bridges, portable water cabinets (PWCs) and other ground support equipment associated with boarding bridges.
• Read and interpret schematics related to boarding bridges.
• Work on controls for HVAC systems and air handling units.
• Understand refrigeration controls and power generation electronic components.
• Seek direction and training from senior level personnel and accept mentoring.
• Work in tight and/or high spaces utilizing appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Follow and comply with all company, customer, and federally established policies and procedures.
• Successfully and continually complete and maintain all applicable training courses assigned by the company.
• Maintain all required certificates and licenses needed for performance of the work.
• Complete all required safety courses.
• Complete all required forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Comply with all safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Perform additional duties or assignments required by management.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum 3 years of previous experience in the operation, maintenance, repair of water systems: water quality testing, inspection, and backflow prevention.
• Ability to work a non‑traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
• Required certification for the state.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an Airport environment.
• Previous experience working on passenger boarding bridges.
• 5+ years industrial mechanical and/or electrical background.
• Advanced computer skills.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• Accept responsibility and be accountable for actions.
• Use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Address customer needs while following company procedures.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with accepted standards.
• Focus on goals and obtain predetermined results.
• Make sound decisions using available information.
• Build relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Be organized or follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or job type.
• Get along well with varied personalities.
• Obtain proper resources to complete job assignments.
• Identify and correct conditions that impact employee safety.
• Be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Work under pressure with time constraints.
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner.

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge at an intermediate level in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Company's insurance policy.
• Must comply with the company Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks and promoting a safe work environment at all times.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry
  • 10 lbs or less – Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs – Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs – Occasionally
  • 51+ lbs – Occasionally
• Push/Pull
  • 10 lbs or less – Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs – Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs – Occasionally
  • 51+ lbs – Infrequently

Other physical requirements: Vision (Near, Distance), Hearing.

Work Environment

Works under the Airport Terminal, in conditions that may contain dust, dirt and continual noise below OSHA's action level.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

The Company is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition. This job description has been reviewed to ensure essential functions and basic duties are included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, abilities or physical demands. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks as appropriate.