SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPAIRER - OAHU

Salary : $4,695.00 Monthly

Location : Island of Oahu

Job Type : Various

Job Number : 25-0046

Department : Various

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 25-0046

The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Transportation , Airports Division at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and the University of Hawaii (Manoa Campus).

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Duties Summary

Independently repairs, maintains and / or installs sprinkler heads and pipes on the discharge side of the control valve in ground water systems which involves adjusting and / or repairing manual and electric automatic sprinkler systems; includes cleaning, servicing or replacing remote control valve parts and programming the watering schedule; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements :

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement :

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Experience : ONE (1) YEAR of work experience in repairing and / or installing ground water sprinkler systems which demonstrate that the applicant has :

1) Knowledge of : operating principles of manual and automatic control water sprinkler systems; basic principles of electricity as related to electric current continuity in electric automatic water sprinkler systems; tools, equipment and materials used in installing, servicing and repairing manual and electric automatic sprinkler systems; and safe work methods and procedures applicable in the repair, maintenance and installation of water sprinkler systems.

2) Ability to : diagnose and locate malfunctions; repair, maintain and install sprinkler systems including the remote control valves of electrical automatic sprinkler systems; use tools and equipment, including multimeters, in the repair and maintenance of sprinkler systems; prepare work reports; work from and interpret sketches and diagrams; and follow oral and written instructions.

Driver's License : Some positions require the possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancies have this requirement.

Federal Criminal History Records Check : In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport, must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the Security Identification Display Area ( SIDA ) clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE .

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Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click :

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.

A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note : Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Paid Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation

You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

Paid Sick Leave

You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.

Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

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. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to

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

Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.

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.

Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.

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, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised 01 / 13

RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.

What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?

• State Recruiting Office
• Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office)
• Job Fairs
• Consolidated Theatres
• TheBus
• Shopping Mall Advertisements
• Print Advertisements
• Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.)
• Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)
• SkillBridge Program
• LinkedIn
• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Governmentjobs.com
• Internships
• Other

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and / or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.

You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education.

In general, proof of education downloaded from and / or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at a regionally accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

Any information you submit may be verified.

Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at : State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street - 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

If you previously submitted supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, driver's license, etc.) to our office, you are not required to resubmit them.

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued)

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.

In general, concurrent experiences and / or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified.

Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro rated.

Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours / week will be pro rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours / week will not be extra credited.

Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours / week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)

A summary and link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements are provided in the job announcement.

EXPERIENCE

Do you have at least ONE (1) YEAR of work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?

EXPERIENCE (continued)

If you answered "YES" to Question #4 , identify each employer from the Work Experience section of your application that you would like us to consider and provide the following information in the order and format given below. If you answered "NO" , write "N / A" and proceed to the next question.

Treat each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer should include :

A. Employer name, employment dates (from - to, month / year), and average number of hours worked per week.

B. Describe this employer. Was this a government agency, private grounds maintenance company, hotel, self employment, etc.? What kinds of services did it provide and to whom (describe clients)?

C. Your job title. What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?

Note : Experience gained in the repair and maintenance of your residence or personal property is not creditable.

D. Did your job require you to work at multiple sites or jobs throughout the work week, or did you work on one property or project? Please explain in detail and include examples of the sites or properties and projects you were responsible for.

E. Describe your duties, if any with this employer as they demonstrate your knowledge and abilities in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and provide examples. If no experience, write N / A.

Operating principles of manual and automatic control water sprinkler systems.

Diagnose and locate malfunctions.

F. Approximately how many hours per week did you spend working only on sprinkler system-related duties? Do not count time spent in other duties such as groundskeeping, building maintenance, etc.

G. Which best describes your skill level with this employer (choose one) : helper or assistant, fully independent worker, or lead worker / supervisor.

H. Did this employer have or contract a separate company or staff to service, maintain or repair its sprinkler systems? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity?

I. How did your duties and responsibility differ from those of your supervisor?

FORMAL TRAINING OR EDUCATION

Completion of formal training or coursework in plumbing, sprinkler system repair, or irrigation is NOT a requirement for these positions but may be awarded extra consideration in our review.

Have you completed such formal training or coursework? If yes, you must electronically attach or submit copies of your transcripts or certificates, identified by job title and recruitment number as verification.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Possession of supervisory experience is NOT a requirement for this position but may be awarded extra consideration in our review.

Do you have such experience? If yes, identify the employer from the Work Experience section of your application; include the date you attained supervisory status; number and job titles of positions supervised; and a detailed description of your supervisory duties. Be complete and specific. If you do not have experience in this area, write "N / A" .

Required Question

Salary : $4,695