Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic (BC-11)

Board of Water Supply; Hawaii; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 21 vacation days

21 sick leave days

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A municipal water utility is searching for a Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair water pumping equipment. Candidates should possess skills in diagnosing mechanical defects and working with electrically operated pumps. A valid driver's license is required. This position offers excellent employment benefits, including vacation and health coverage. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles such as mechanics or industrial equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required before appointment.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment is essential.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical defects.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain water pumping equipment.
• Inspect and test pumping plant equipment.
• Operate and repair various shop equipment.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of electrically operated pumps

Use of mechanic’s hand tools

Knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics

Supervisory skills

Tools

Welding equipment

Drill presses

Electric cutters

Grinders

Pipe threaders

Sanders

Job description

"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 a variety of 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.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of electrical and electronic devices.
  
• Performs 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 benefitsincluding 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/.

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.

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.