Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic Helper (BC-05)

About the role

This class differs from the Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic I in that the Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic Helper works with and assists a skilled Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic in installing, maintaining, repairing and overhauling a variety of water pumping plant and related water systems equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of horizontal centrifugal pumping units, reservoir altitude valves, service altitude valve control units, chemical feed pumps, disinfection systems and differential converters;
• Assists in installing and overhauling deep well pump discharge regulating valves, check valves, solenoid valves, air relief valves, vacuum breakers and related equipment;
• Assists in the overhaul and repair of electrical motors, air blowers, electric motor driven air compressors and manual, air or hydraulically activated butterfly valves;
• Assists in installing, overhauling and repairing mechanical shaft seals, mechanical flow meters and gauges;
• Assists in the inspection and servicing of pumping plant and related water plant equipment;
• Repairs or renews worn centrifugal pump bearing and shaft sleeves;
• Operates shop machines and equipment;
• Studies equipment operational and maintenance manuals;
• Performs general ground and building maintenance work as required;
• Operates a motor vehicle;
• Assists in system residual checks and adjustments;
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of disinfection systems;
• Delivers disinfection products;
• Assists with the operation and maintenance of combustion engine-powered generators and pumps;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience under a skilled mechanic in the repair and overhaul of equipment in a pumping plant, marine engine room, power plant or machine shop, which included repair and overhaul work on pumping apparatus or generators.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license( equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
• Prior to completion of the probationary period, possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A, B, or C) with Hazardous Material (H) endorsement and a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Knowledge

• Tools, materials and practices used in the operation, maintenance and repair of electrically and engine operated pumps, generators and other related equipment;
• Principles and practices of elementary electricity and hydraulics;
• Occupational hazard and safety practices involved in working around electricity and moving machinery;
• Use of standard office machines and equipment, including personal computers.

Ability

• Operate hand tools and shop machinery;
• Do mechanical work connected with the installation, maintenance and repair of pumping plant equipment;
• Work harmoniously with others;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Handle weights and loads;
• Operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications.