HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.966 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPAIRER 20240603PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.966
Class Specifications for the Class:
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPAIRER
BC-09, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical and hydraulic automatic ground
sprinkler systems; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its primary assignment to troubleshoot, repair and
maintain electrical and hydraulic automatic ground sprinkler systems.
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).
Diagnoses malfunctions, repairs and maintains various electrically and hydraulically
controlled automatic ground sprinkler systems including automatic controllers and
programmers, control valves and sprinkler heads;
Dismantles valves and cleans assemblies, diaphragms, solenoids, plungers and valve
seats;
Conducts periodic maintenance checks of automatic controllers and programmers,
control valves and sprinklers;
Checks and replaces sprinkler head gaskets, shims and springs;
Checks and replaces panel fuses and resets circuit breakers;
Checks and repairs clock mechanisms and/or replaces malfunctioning units for
factory repair;
Operates and programs the automated sprinkler system through a computer and/or
satellite control units;
Plans and establishes maintenance schedules for all automatic sprinkler systems;
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.966
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPAIRER
BC-09, BU-01
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
two (2) years of work experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing
irrigation or related systems; and
one (1) year of work experience in diagnosing, installing, repairing, or
maintaining an automatic ground sprinkler system.
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.
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 human resources 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.
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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 they
have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.
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.
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.
Departments/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.
Tests:
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: Light
This is an amendment to the specification for the class AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM REPAIRER,which was approved on August 19, 2015 effective December 16, 2014,
amended on April 4, 2024, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: June 3, 2024
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources