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PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.595.1
Class Specifications for the Class:
LEAD MECHANICAL REPAIR WORKER
WS-09, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Supervises and participates in the repair, overhaul, testing, and maintenance of a
variety of mechanical equipment and tools; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is responsible for supervising and participating in the repair, overhaul,
testing, and maintenance of a variety of mechanical equipment and tools representative of
the class.
Equipment representative of this class includes, but is not limited to:
Mechanical and electrical pumps, generators, compressors, hydraulic systems, power
saws, sod cutters, aerators, blowers, and other small construction equipment;
Small gasoline and diesel engines: power mowers, tractor mowers with attachments,
edgers, weed eaters, and utility vehicles.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Plans, assigns, and inspects work of mechanical repairers and helpers;
Supervises and participates in servicing, overhauling, and repairing mechanical and
electrical pumps, generators, compressors, hydraulic systems, power saws, sod
cutters, aerators, blowers, and other small construction equipment;
Supervises and participates in servicing, overhauling, and repairing small gasoline
engines including power mowers, tractor mowers and attachments, edgers, weed
eaters, and utility vehicles;
Makes periodic inspections of mechanical equipment;
Responsible for tools and equipment; maintains inventory of tools, equipment, and
repair parts;
Prepares reports;
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Performs oxyacetylene and electric welding; and
Performs other related duties.
Knowledge of:
Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in repairing mechanical equipment;
the functions and operating principles of a wide variety of mechanical equipment, including
electric motors and gasoline engines; principles of supervision; recordkeeping and reporting;
and hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
Ability to:
Plan, assign, and review the work of subordinates; coordinate maintenance work on
mechanical equipment with other work program; maintain records of supplies and
equipment; as applicable to the positions, work under filthy and obnoxious working
conditions; 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; prepare simple reports and maintain records; understand, follow and deliver oral
and written instructions; work cooperatively and deal tactfully and effectively with others.
This is the first specification for the class, LEAD MECHANICAL REPAIR WORKER.
Approved: June 28, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.595.1
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
LEAD MECHANICAL REPAIR WORKER
WS-09, BU-01
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
high school; and
four (4) years of experience in repairing mechanical equipment representative of the
class.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in
Small Engine Mechanics Technology or a related field from an accredited community
college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the specialized
work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. An Associate’s degree in Small Engine Mechanics Technology or related field from an
accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for
two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement.
C. A Bachelor’s degree in Small Engine Mechanics Technology or a related field from an
accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the
specialized work experience requirement.
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D. A Master’s or PhD degree in Small Engine Mechanics Technology or a related field
from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of
the specialized work experience requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Test:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
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Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
This is the first specification for the class, LEAD MECHANICAL REPAIR WORKER.
Approved: June 28, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources