About the Department

The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division, is seeking a Lead Electrician-Electronic Equipment Repairer in Honolulu. 

What You Will Do
Under the general supervision of the Electrician-Electronic Equipment Repair Supervisor:

• Supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems, wiring systems, equipment and appurtenances for all facilities under the jurisdiction of DFM.
• Ensure subordinates and self adhere to applicable safety practices, rules, and procedures, and performs all duties in a safe and acceptable manner to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 6:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. 
• Will be assigned to service locations that will be subject to applicable state and federal laws in order to access the facilities. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

Special Work Requirements 

• May be called out to work while on off-duty status to respond to electrical emergencies. 
• Employee shall provide valid after hours contact number. 
• Basic computer skills required. 
• Be able to work at various heights, from an electric lift, scaffolds, and/or aerial trucks. 
• May be exposed to some working conditions that require the use of a respirator. 
• This position will be assigned to service the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC) and the USN Whitmore Naval Station and is subject to applicable state and federal laws in order to access the facilities. 
  • JTMC: Any employee with unescorted access to secured areas and equipment related to a traffic management center requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as part of the pre-employment suitability in accordance with HRS §846-2.7 (b)(37). 
  • USN Whitmore Naval Station: Access requires a federal background check as mandated by the U.S. Navy.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show demonstrated competence in performing the journey level skills and duties of this position.

Applicable Skills Needed

Knowledge of:

• principles and theories of electricity and electronics and experience in installing, maintaining, testing and repairing electrical/electronic equipment, systems, apparatus, and instruments
• practices, tools, equipment and materials used in the electrical and electronic trades
• laws, rules and standards pertaining to electrical/electronic construction and maintenance
• testing equipment and testing procedures to maintain and repair electronic components 
• hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment and experience applying safety practices of the trades

Ability to:

• interpret blueprints, plans, diagrams and schematics of electrical and electronic circuits for electrical wiring installations and modifications to electrical and electronic circuits 
• plan, assign and review the work of subordinates and supervise and maintain harmony in work relationships among workers
• estimate material requirements for jobs
• work with dexterity and handle weights and loads
• understand and follow oral and written instructions

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
At the time of application:

1. Possession of a journey level electrician's license and one (1) year of work experience as a licensed electrician performing work comparable to an Electrician in the City service; OR 
2. A valid supervising electrician license.

Prior to appointment:

1. Valid driver's license (type 3/automobile). 

Prior to completion of probation:

1. City and County of Honolulu Forklift Operator's Certification Card.
2. Certificate of Medical Clearance for Respirator Use.

Other Qualifications

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY:
To determine the selectee's employment suitability for this position, the Department of Human Resources will review criminal convictions, dismissals from employment, separations from military service under other than honorable conditions and other factors.

FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: This position will be assigned to service the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC) and the USN Whitmore Naval Station. Any employee with unescorted access to secured areas and equipment within the JTMC requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check.  Access to the USN Whitmore Naval Station requires a federal background check. Therefore, the selectee will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review. The Department of Human Resources will review fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.