WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days)

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

A municipal water utility in Hawaii is seeking a Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic to install and maintain water pumping equipment. Responsibilities include repairing and inspecting industrial machinery, service electrical devices, and operate shop tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in repairing pumps and related equipment, as well as a valid driver's license. This position also offers excellent benefits including health coverage and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Experience with rotary machinery or related industrial equipment.
• Competent in maintenance and repair of electric pumps.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water pumping equipment.
• Inspect and test plant equipment.
• Maintain and repair electrical devices.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of non-electric pumps

Electrical troubleshooting

Operation of hand tools

Diagnosing mechanical defects

Education

Experience in repair and overhaul of pumping plant equipment

Tools

Mechanic's hand tools

Drill presses

Welding equipment

Job description

Position Information

"Powering the Pumps That Power Our Community"

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water System Operations Division is hiring a Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic to install, repair, maintain and overhaul various water pumping plant and related water systems equipment.

What You Will Do

• Install, maintain, repair, and overhaul water pumping equipment and plant machinery.
• Service pumps and motors, including deepwell turbine and horizontal centrifugal units.
• Inspect and test pumping plant equipment.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of electrical and electronic devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions

• Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Will work around high voltage electricity and heavy machinery.
• Exposure to chlorine gas and moving machinery.
• Work on scaffolds and elevated surfaces.
• Some equipment is located underground, on roofs, or in remote areas with uneven terrain.

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/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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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 repair and overhaul of pumping plant, power plant, marine engine room, or related industrial type equipment, or in the repair and overhaul of rotating machinery such as motorized vehicles, heavy motorized vehicles and equipment, construction equipment, aircraft, and heavy industrial equipment and machinery.

Examples of Qualifying Experience: Airplane Mechanic, Fleet/Auto Mechanic, Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic, Machinist, Pumping Plant Mechanic, Industrial Plant Mechanic, Power Plant Mechanic, and Millwright.

Must Be Able To

• Perform maintenance and repair of electrically operated pumps and related equipment, including altitude, cone, and pressure reducing valves, chlorinators, and electric motors.
• Operate mechanic’s hand tools and shop equipment such as drill presses, electric cutters, grinders, pipe threaders, welding equipment, and sanders to repair and overhaul motors, pumps, valves, and gauges.
• Maintain and repair electrical pumping equipment.
• Apply basic principles of electricity and hydraulics.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical defects in pumping plant equipment.
• Supervise staff and maintain positive working relationships.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate 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.