Plumber - BC-10

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancies in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, drainage, and sewer systems and all necessary fittings and accessories in publicly owned buildings and structures. There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Parks Maintenance Division: one permanent full-time vacancy in Hilo and one permanent full-time vacancy in Kailua-Kona. Special Working Conditions for the vacancies with the Department of Parks and Recreation include working with raw sewage - unclogging drains, waste lines, and fixtures. 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.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade, and successful completion of apprenticeship training (scan and attach a copy of your certificate of completion for plumbing apprenticeship to your application), or four (4) years of experience in plumbing work under a journeylevel plumber.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i journeyworker plumber's license at time of filing (scan and attach a copy of your valid State of Hawai'i journeyworker plumber's license to your application).
Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable motor vehicle license at time of filing.
Knowledge of practices, tools, materials, and equipment used in the plumbing trade.
Knowledge of operation of plumbing systems and fixtures.
Knowledge of laws and rules relating to sanitary plumbing.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures.
Ability to operate various power and hand tools used in the plumbing trade.
Ability to estimate time and materials necessary to complete a job.
Ability to read and work from blueprints, plans, specifications, and sketches.
Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain inventory of plumbing materials.

Nice To Haves

As applicable to the position, a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required, prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer systems and accessory fittings in offices, houses, and other structures.
Installs, maintains, and makes minor repairs to cesspools, irrigation systems, water heaters, pumps, and other units.
Installs various plumbing fixtures.
Installs and repairs various types of piping.
May perform lead caulking and wipes and tests lead joints.
Cuts, reams, and threads pipe.
Reads and interprets blueprints, plans, and specifications.
May assign tasks to other plumbers and supervise the work of helpers or other personnel assigned.
May perform in other building trades when not performing plumbing work.
Operates motor vehicle to transport materials, equipment, and employees.

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 that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
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.