LEAD WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (WS-11) [2 vacancies]

Lead Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Keep Honolulu's Water System Running Smoothly – Become a Lead Mechanic! The Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water System Operations Division is seeking two (2) Lead Water Plant Maintenance Mechanics in Honolulu. In this role, you will supervise and perform the installation, repair, maintenance and overhaul of a variety of water pumping plant and related water systems equipment.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise and perform installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of pumping plant and water system equipment, machinery, and instrumentation.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for mechanical and electrical equipment failures, using appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve issues.
• Oversee and conduct dismantling, servicing, and repair of various valve systems.
• Supervise and perform installation, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of electrical and electronic devices.

Special Working Conditions:

• Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Works with high voltage electricity, heavy machinery, chlorine gas, moving machinery, working on scaffolds.
• 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.

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

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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 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.)

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:

• Apply tools, materials, and maintenance practices used in repairing electrically operated pumps, motors, chlorinators, altitude valves, cone valves, and pressure-reducing valves.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical defects in pumping plant equipment and related systems.
• Use machine shop tools and equipment including drill presses, cutters, grinders, pipe threaders, welding equipment, and sanders.
• Plan, assign, and review the work of staff while promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Read meters and gauges, record data, and maintain operational records.

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 current vacancies 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.