Mechanical Repairer - BC-09

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of mechanical equipment and tools. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division in Hilo. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. Special Working Conditions: Work under filthy and obnoxious working conditions. Must be available for stand-by duty and be available for immediate response in cases of emergency.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade.
Four (4) years of experience in repairing mechanical equipment representative of the class (e.g. pumps, compressors, welding machines, jack hammers, concrete mixers, electric motors, blowers, gear reduction units, gasoline and diesel engines, portable pumps and generators, centrifuges, boilers, and heat exchangers).
Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing.
Knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in repairing mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of the functions and operating principles of a wide variety of mechanical equipment, including electric motors and gasoline engines.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
Ability to recognize defects in mechanical equipment and take corrective action.
Ability to use and maintain hand and power tools used in the mechanical trades such as wrenches, soldering irons, cutting and welding equipment, hammers, files, grinders, buffers, and drills.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work under filthy and obnoxious working conditions.
Ability to meet health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Possession of valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class 4) or any other valid comparable driver license is required prior to completion of probation.
Possession of a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

Services, overhauls, and repairs pumps, generators, power mowers, compressors, welding machines, jack hammers, electric motors, concrete mixers, pipe cutting machines, and other small construction and maintenance equipment.
Services, overhauls, and repairs small gasoline engines.
Makes periodic inspections of mechanical equipment.
Responsible for tools and equipment.
Keeps records.
May perform oxyacetylene and electric welding.
May supervise the work of other mechanical repairers or helpers as required.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.