ELECTRICAL PUMP MECHANIC (HONOLULU ZOO) (BC-10) [1 vacancy]

ELECTRICAL PUMP MECHANIC (HONOLULU ZOO) (BC-10) [1 vacancy]

Salary

$6,309.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

021267

Department

Department of Enterprise Services

Division

Honolulu Zoo

Opening Date

08/02/2026

Closing Date

8/8/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

• Description
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Position Information

Behind every beautiful zoo is a dedicated maintenance team.

The Honolulu Zoo is looking for an Electrical Pump Mechanic! Under the general supervision of the Park Grounds Maintenance Superintendent, this position installs, repairs, overhauls and maintains a variety of electrically-driven pumps, electric motors, valves and appurtenant equipment.

What You Will Do

• Operate, service, install and repair pumps, switches, valves, gaskets, fittings, bearings, filters, motors, chlorinators for operations of complex filtration and circulation systems.
• Monitor and address pump filtration and circulation gauges and pressure readings. Checks and adjust water levels. Perform water quality tests. Practice ozone safety and operations.
• Work closely with head of maintenance and staff to trouble shoot and resolve problems with complex filtration and circulations systems.
• Communicate effectively, coordinate activities, work harmoniously with others, follow and understand policies and procedures, write reports and instructions and follow safety regulations and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Work Requirements

• 7-day-a-week operation, hours may vary, and must be able to work evening, holidays and weekends.
• Exposure to acids, chlorine, and sewage gases.
• Heavy lifting and carrying.

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/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Additional Job Information

HIRING PROCESS:

• Applications must be submitted online in order to be accepted. This job posting will close on August 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST).

• Interviews will be held on August 27, 2026.

• A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded.

• Additional interviews for future vacancies may be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur.

Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:

• use a valid e-mail account;
• verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
• are subscribed to email notices;
• check your spam folders; and
• add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position, involving the repair and overhaul of electrically-driven pumps and related equipment.

Applicable Skills Required

• Knowledge of: tools, materials and practices used in the maintenance and repair of electrically operated pumps and other equipment such as chlorinators, filters, manual and hydraulic valves, electric motors, shaft seals, etc.; hazards and safety practices involved in working around electricity and moving machinery.
• Ability to: diagnose mechanical and electrical defects in the operation of electrically-driven pumps and make repairs independently; work harmoniously with others.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

• Valid Hawaii State drivers license (Type 3/automobile) prior to appointment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the 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.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• • Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• • Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• • Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• • Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• • Retirement Plan: The Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• • Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• • Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• • Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. 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.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

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

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

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

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

The Electrical Pump Mechanic position requires applicants to have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in performing the JOURNEY level skills and duties of this position, involving the repair and overhaul of electrically-driven pumps and related equipment.

Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the tools, materials and practices used in the maintenance and repair of electrically operated pumps and other equipment such as chlorinators, filter, manual and hydraulic valves, electric motors, shaft seals, etc.; and safety practices involved in working around electricity and moving machinery; and the ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical defects in the operation of electrically-driven pumps and make repairs independently; and work harmoniously with others.

Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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ELECTRICAL PUMPS & RELATED EQUIPMENT

Describe your experience with electrically-driven pumps, electric motors, valves, switches, gaskets, fittings, bearings, filters, and chlorinators used in complex filtration and circulation systems.

Indicate which position(s) from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and for each of the areas below, describe your specific duties and indicate your level of experience (e.g., supervisor, journeyman, helper):

a) INSTALLATION (installing systems and components).b) MAINTENANCE and SERVICING (performing preventive maintenance and routine servicing, preparing maintenance schedules, conducting inspections/testings).c) REPAIR (diagnosing problems and repairing systems and components).d) OVERHAUL (disassembling, rebuilding, and overhauling systems and components).

04

PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS

Describe your experience with reading plans and specifications for the installation and repair of electrical pump units.

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TYPES OF PUMPS

Identify the types of pumps you have troubleshooted, repaired, and/or overhauled (e.g., water, sewer sump, etc.). How many gallons were pumped per minute (i.e., under 500 gallons per minute, 500 to 1500 gallons per minute, or 1500 or more gallons per minute)? Indicate your level of experience (e.g., supervisor, journeyman, helper).

06

Which of the following tasks did you do on a recurring basis? Check all that apply.

• Change bearings
• Change commutator parts
• Clean and/or change brushes
• Clean and lubricate pump and motor parts
• Align pumps to motors
• Repack pumps and valves
• Repair automatic switches
• Repair manual switches
• Repair starters
• Repair pump controls
• None of the above

07

Which of the following tools or types of equipment did you use on a recurring basis? Check all that apply.

• micrometer or vernier gauge
• ampere meter
• voltmeter
• vacuum gauge
• oxyacetylene welding equipment
• arc welding
• bench grinder
• drill press
• metal lathe
• other (identify below)
• None of the above

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List any formal education/training programs that you completed and/or any other work experience that would qualify you for this position.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/