Plumber - BC-10

City of Santa Fe Springs; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Public works department seeks skilled plumbers for two permanent full-time vacancies in Hawaii (Hilo and Kailua-Kona). Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems, fixtures, and related equipment in public buildings.

Minimum qualifications emphasize a Hawai'i journeyworker license, apprenticeship or four years journeyman experience, and a valid driver's license. Physical requirements are heavy, with potential overtime and in-person evaluations.

Qualifications

• Completion of the eighth grade.
• Successful completion of apprenticeship training for plumbing, or four years experience under a journeyman plumber.
• Valid State of Hawai`i journeyworker plumber's license at time of filing.
• Valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or other valid comparable license at time of filing.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer systems and fittings in offices, houses, and other structures.
• Maintains cesspools, irrigation systems, water heaters, pumps, and other units; installs plumbing fixtures.
• Reads blueprints and specifications; may supervise helpers or other personnel.
• Operates vehicles to transport materials and workers; performs other building trades as needed.

Education

Eighth grade completion

Apprenticeship training (plumbing)

Four years plumbing experience under journeyman

Job description

Duties Summary

Performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, drainage, and sewer systems and all necessary fittings and accessories in publicly owned buildings and structures; and performs other related duties as required.

There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Parks Maintenance Division:

• one permanent full-time vacancy in Hilo.
• one permanent full-time vacancy in Kailua-Kona.

Special Working Conditions for the vacancies with the Department of Parks and Recreation: Works with raw sewage - unclogging drains, waste lines, and fixtures.

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.

Examples of Duties

• Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer systems and accessory fittings in offices, houses, and other structures.
• Installs, maintains, and makes minor repairs to cesspools, irrigation systems, water heaters, pumps, and other units.
• Installs various plumbing fixtures.
• Installs and repairs various types of piping.
• May perform lead caulking and wipes and tests lead joints.
• Cuts, reams, and threads pipe.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• May assign tasks to other plumbers and supervise the work of helpers or other personnel assigned.
• May perform in other building trades when not performing plumbing work.
• Operates motor vehicle to transport materials, equipment, and employees.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:

A Combination Of Education And Experience Substantially Equivalent To

• completion of the eighth grade, and
• successful completion of apprenticeship training (scan and attach a copy of your certificate of completion for plumbing apprenticeship to your application), or
• four (4) years of experience in plumbing work under a journeylevel plumber.

License And Certification Requirements

• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i journeyworker plumber's license at time of filing (scan and attach a copy of your valid State of Hawai'i journeyworker plumber's license to your application), and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable motor vehicle license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire).

Note: As applicable to the position, a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required, prior to appointment. (The immediate vacancies with the Department of Parks and Recreation do not require a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate).

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.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your 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, materials, and equipment used in the plumbing trade; operation of plumbing systems and fixtures; laws and rules relating to sanitary plumbing; and occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures.

Ability to: operate various power and hand tools used in the plumbing trade; estimate time and materials necessary to complete a job; read and work from blueprints, plans, specifications, and sketches; follow and give oral and written instructions; and maintain inventory of plumbing materials.

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

• 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.

Supplemental Information

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

Benefits of County employment

• 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: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
• Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It 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. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax‑deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre‑tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
• Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website (https://eutf.hawaii.gov).

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.