WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE HELPER - KAUNAKAKAI, MOLOKAI (OHHI)

Duties Summary

Affords assistance in maintaining a domestic water distribution system; performs minor repairs on mains and pipelines; assists in the maintenance of water tanks and equipment; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Experience and Training: One year of work experience assisting in the maintenance and installation of pipelines and appurtenances; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements

• Driver's License: Valid at the time of appointment.
• Distribution System Operator's Certificate, Grade 1: Valid at the time of application.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: Individuals must make 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer to potentially have their federal student loans forgiven.
• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Applicants will be notified via email about the status and processing of their applications.
• Testing Information: The examination will be conducted on an unassembled basis, and applicants must provide a clear and detailed description of their duties and responsibilities in their employment application.

Job Benefits With The State Of Hawai'i

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days per year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, with no limit on the amount that can be accumulated.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retail Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily participate in a pre-tax retirement savings plan.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work-related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Training & Continuing Education

• The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments, there are numerous in-service training opportunities available.
• Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
• Travel Expenses: The State may pay for certain business-related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals, and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Incentive & Service Awards

• The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.

Union & Collective Bargaining

• Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.
• Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance, and other opportunities.
• Employees may also decide not to join a union, but they are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.