LEAD WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

About the role

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water System Operations Division is seeking two (2) Lead Water Plant Maintenance Mechanics in Honolulu.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform installation, sing, 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.

Requirements

• Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Special Working Conditions: Work 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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 https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.