WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanics to service facilities in Honolulu, Ewa Beach, and Kailua. The role focuses on maintaining essential wastewater systems, performing major repairs, and installing piping and equipment for water and sludge handling.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with pumping stations and treatment plants, knowledge of hydraulics and electrical basics, and the ability to work in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with operation, maintenance and repair of large pumping or treatment plant equipment.
• Knowledge of machinery used in sewage pumping stations and treatment plants.
• Familiarity with elementary electricity and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhaul and repair work on equipment at wastewater facilities and pumping stations.
• Install and repair piping systems, valves, and fittings for water and wastewater systems.
• Operate mobile and portable equipment for emergencies and repairs (air compressors, generators, welders).
• Make repairs or renovations to buildings and structures as needed.
• Install, align, test, and calibrate new equipment.
• Respond to on-call emergencies as required.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Hydraulics basics

Electrical safety

Tools & shop equipment

Job description

Position Information

Protect Public Health. Preserve the Environment. Maintain the Systems That Matter. Join Our Team as a Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic! The Department of Environmental Services (ENV), Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Division is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team as Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanics at our facilities in Honolulu, Ewa Beach, and Kailua. Our wastewater systems are essential to everyday life, and when they run smoothly, no one notices; but when they don't, the impact is immediate. That's where you come in.

What You'll Do

• Perform major overhaul and repair work to equipment installed at wastewater and storm drain pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants, field installations and tunnels.


• Install new and repair piping systems, valves and fittings of all sizes and material (brass, steel, cast iron, copper, plastic, etc.) for water, air, wastewater, chemicals, fuels and sludge.


• Overhaul, repair, test, and operate a variety of mobile and portable equipment used for emergency purposes and for construction and repair services, such as air compressors, blowers, generators, steam cleaners, and welding equipment.


• Make repairs or renovations to buildings and structures.


• Install, align, test, adjust, and calibrate new equipment.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Work Requirements

• Exposure to high speed rotating machinery and other electrical equipment, machinery and instruments utilizing dangerous voltages which range from 115 to 11,000 volts.


• Exposure to depths, heights, deadly wastewater gases, asphyxiation and contamination from disease bearing wastewater.


• May work alone at night, holidays, and weekends as required.


• Works in unfavorable obnoxious, filthy, and hazardous surroundings.


• On-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies.

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!

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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, or which show equivalent competence in the operation, maintenance and repair of large pumping or treatment plant, power plants, marine engine room, or related industrial type equipment.

Applicable Skills Needed

• Knowledge of: the types and functions of machinery and equipment used in sewage pumping stations and treatment plants; practices and procedures used in the operation of pumping and treatment plant equipment; principles and practices of elementary electricity and hydraulics; internal combustion engines; the tools, equipment, materials, and practices used in the installation, overhaul and repair of a variety of sewage pumping and treatment plant equipment; the uses of tools, materials, and equipment and the terminology and skills used by various specialized trades in mechanical repair work and in a machine and welding shop.


• Ability to: use a variety of machinist's and mechanic's hand tools, equipment, and shop machinery such as drill presses, metal shapers, welding and cutting equipment, lathes, etc.; install overhaul, repair, and test a variety of wastewater pumping and treatment plant equipment and make repairs quickly and effectively.

License Requirement

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

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies 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.