Job Details

Lead Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic (WS-11)
$6,151/month

Supervises and participates in the installation, repair, maintenance and overhaul of a variety of water pumping plant and related water systems equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

Current Vacancies

There are two (2) vacancies with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water System Operations Division. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The position is responsible for supervising and participating in the installing, testing, overhauling, repairing and maintaining of pumping plant and water system equipment, machinery and instruments such as: deepwell turbine pumps and motors, horizontal centrifugal pumps and motors, automatic valves, chlorinators and limefeeders, flow recorders and meters, water level recorders and meters, pressure/suction vacuum gages and recorders, hydraulic systems, ventilating and cooling equipment, piping systems, cable cars, etc.

With general instructions from a higher level supervisor, supervises and participates in simple and routine installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of plant electrical and electronic control devices, electrical systems, air conditioning equipment and appliances, and wiring devices pertaining to pumping plants, water treatment plants, water storage facilities, office buildings and other type of buildings and structures.

Special Working Conditions

High voltage electricity, heavy machinery, chlorine gas, moving machinery, working on scaffolds. The various equipment may be located underground in basements, manholes, vaults, shafts, and pump rooms; aboveground on building and reservoir roofs; and remote locations which may require walking or working on uneven terrain.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.

Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.

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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.

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 show demonstrated competence in performing the journey level duties of a Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic. (A Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic performs journey level work in installing, testing, overhauling, repairing and maintaining pumping plants and water systems equipment, machinery and instruments.)

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT

Training and Experience Evaluation.....................100%