WATER PLANT Maintenance Mechanic; BC-

Powering the Pumps That Power Our Community

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.

• 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.

• 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!

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to perform the journey level skills and duties of this position, or equivalent competence in repair and overhaul of pumping plant, power plant, marine engine room, or related industrial type equipment.

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

• 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.

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

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.