Mechanical Repairer - BC-09

County of Hawai`i; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Vacation time – up to 21 days

Sick Leave – up to 21 days

Holidays – 13 days

Training and Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Flexible Spending Plan

Health Benefit Plans

EAP

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

County of Hawai‘i in Hilo is seeking a permanent full-time skilled mechanical Equipment Repair Technician to service a range of pumps, engines, welders, and related machinery.

The role involves inspections, recordkeeping, potential supervision, and readiness for stand-by and emergency response, in challenging working conditions.

Qualifications include a combination of education and four years’ repair experience and a Hawaii driver license; multiple licenses may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of the eighth grade
• Four (4) years of experience in repairing mechanical equipment

Responsibilities

• Service, overhauls, and repairs pumps, generators, power mowers, compressors, welding machines, jack hammers, electric motors, concrete mixers, pipe cutting machines, and other small construction and maintenance equipment.
• Services, overhauls, and repairs small gasoline engines.
• Makes periodic inspections of mechanical equipment.
• Responsible for tools and equipment.
• Keeps records.
• May perform oxyacetylene and electric welding.
• May supervise the work of other mechanical repairers or helpers as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Defect recognition

Oral & written instructions

Education

Eighth grade completion

Experience in repairing mechanical equipment

Tools

Wrenches

Soldering irons

Cutting and welding tools

Hammers

Files

Grinders

Drills

Job description

Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of mechanical equipment and tools; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Work under filthy and obnoxious working conditions. Must be available for stand‑by duty and be available for immediate response in cases of emergency.

• Services, overhauls, and repairs pumps, generators, power mowers, compressors, welding machines, jack hammers, electric motors, concrete mixers, pipe cutting machines, and other small construction and maintenance equipment.


• Services, overhauls, and repairs small gasoline engines.


• Makes periodic inspections of mechanical equipment.


• Responsible for tools and equipment.


• Keeps records.


• May perform oxyacetylene and electric welding.


• May supervise the work of other mechanical repairers or helpers as required.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the eighth grade, and


• four (4) years of experience in repairing mechanical equipment representative of the class (e.g. pumps, compressors, welding machines, jack hammers, concrete mixers, electric motors, blowers, gear reduction units, gasoline and diesel engines, portable pumps and generators, centrifuges, boilers, and heat exchangers).

License/Certificate Requirements:

• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Notes:

• possession of valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class 4) or any other valid comparable driver license is required prior to completion of probation, and


• possession of a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required prior to appointment.

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in repairing mechanical equipment; the functions and operating principles of a wide variety of mechanical equipment, including electric motors and gasoline engines; and hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

Ability to: recognize defects in mechanical equipment and take corrective action; use and maintain hand and power tools used in the mechanical trades such as wrenches, soldering irons, cutting and welding equipment, hammers, files, grinders, buffers, and drills; as applicable to specific positions, work under filthy and obnoxious working conditions; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)


• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.


• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.


• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).


• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.


• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.


• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.


• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.


• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.


• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.


• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.


• Credit Union Membership


• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.