HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.598 WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II 20230608PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.598
Class Specifications for the Class:
WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II
WS-12, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Supervises and participates in the installation, repair, maintenance and overhauling
of a variety of wastewater pumping and treatment plant equipment; supervises and
participates in the repair of electrical wiring systems; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished for its responsibility to supervise and participate in the
installing, repairing, and overhauling a variety of pumping and treatment plant equipment.
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).
Supervises and participates in installing, overhauling, and repairing equipment such
as centrifugal, reciprocating plunger and diaphragm type electric motor-driven
wastewater and sludge pumps, motors, air blowers, wastewater clarifiers, fans valves
and gasoline and diesel engines, gear reduction units, mechanical flow meters and
gauges, sludge pulverizers, chlorinators, differential converters, and chlorine scales;
Supervises and participates in overhauling and repairing gasoline driven portable
self-priming centrifugal pumps;
Supervises and participates in overhauling and repairing shop equipment such as
drill presses, metal cutting lathes, metal shapers, electric grinders, power saws,
hydraulic presses, sheet metal brakes and benders and metal cutting shears;
Supervises and participates in operating shop machines in making repairs to
equipment;
Supervises and participates in operating sandblasting and steam cleaning equipment
to remove rust, scale, grease and other foreign matter from pumps, flow control
valves and pipelines for maintenance and repair purposes;
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Supervises and participates in installing and repairing pipelines, valves and fittings
for water, air, wastewater, and sludge at the pumping units;
Inspects equipment in operation for irregularities and makes adjustments;
Supervises and participates in packing pumps and valves;
Supervises and participates in repairing valves on pumps and pipelines;
Supervises and participates in scraping, cleaning, and painting buildings and
equipment with brush, roller, and spraying equipment;
Supervises and participates in repairing windows, door locks, roof drains and gutters;
Operates a motor vehicle; and
Performs other related duties.
Knowledge of:
Types and functions of machinery and equipment used in wastewater pumping
stations and treatment plants; principles and practices of supervisory; practices and
procedures used in the operation of pumping and treatment plant equipment; principles and
practices of elementary electricity and hydraulics; internal combustion engines; tools,
materials, and practices used in the installation, overhaul and repair of a variety of complex
wastewater pumping and treatment plant equipment; uses of tools, materials, and
equipment and the terminology and skills used by various specialized trades in mechanical
repair work in a machine and welding shop; hazards and safety practice involved in working
around high voltage and moving machinery.
Ability to:
Plan, assign, and review work of subordinates; use a variety of machinist's and
mechanic's hand tools, equipment, and shop machinery such as drill presses, metal
shapers, welding and cutting equipment, engine lather, etc. in installing, overhauling,
repairing, and testing a variety of wastewater pumping and treatment plant equipment;
diagnose mechanical defects and improper operation of wastewater pumping and treatment
plant equipment and make repairs quickly and effectively; make shop work computations;
read meters and gauges; record readings; prepare and keep operational records; read and
understand operational and time reports; encourage safety practices and enforce safety
rules; supervise and maintain harmony in work relationships among workers; handle weights
and loads.
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class, WASTEWATER PLANT
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II, which was approved on August 14, 1989, amended on August
24, 1986, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: June 28, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.598
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II
WS-12, BU-01
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
five and one half (5 ½) years of specialized work experience.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Work experience which included experience under a journey level mechanic in the
repair and overhaul of equipment in a pumping plant, marine engine room, power plant,
machine shop, or related experience.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
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).
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:
Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in
machining technology, 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).
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An Associate’s degree in machining technology, 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.
A Bachelor’s degree in machining technology, 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.
A Master’s or PhD degree in machining 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 a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent)
and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
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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.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, WASTEWATER PLANT
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II, which was approved on August 14, 1989, amended on August
24, 1986, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: June 28, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources