Job Details

Lead Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic

The City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu Board of Water Supply, is hiring a Lead Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic for a full-time permanent position. The monthly salary is $6,685.00. The job is located in Oahu, HI.

The position 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. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

There are two vacancies with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water System Operations Division. 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 include high voltage electricity, heavy machinery, chlorine gas, moving machinery, and 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. Some notifications will be sent via email. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid email account; - verify your email address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to email notices; - check your spam folders; and - add ...@honolulu.gov and ...@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. 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 and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show demonstrated competence in performing the journey level duties of a Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic. 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%.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee? -- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year. -- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year. -- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years. -- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development. -- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP). -- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees. -- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement. -- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required. -- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item -- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates. -- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available. -- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral. -- 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: To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Questionnaire sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questionnaire, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate "none." Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

Describe in detail your major duties in installing, repairing, maintaining, and overhauling a variety of water pumping plant and related water systems equipment. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience, include a description of the types of equipment you worked with, and describe the installation, repair, maintenance, and overhaul work you performed. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A" in the space below.

Describe in detail your major duties in repairing and overhauling pumping plant, power plant, marine engine room, or related industrial-type equipment. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience. Include a description of the types of equipment you worked with, and describe the repair and overhaul work you performed. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A" in the space below.