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Posted: November 11, 2025 (65 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I - OAHU

State of Hawaii

University of Hawaii

Stale

Location

Hawaii, 96813-2437

Salary

$6,300 - $6,300

per month

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves fixing and maintaining vehicles, especially their electronic and computerized parts like engines and brakes, using tools to diagnose and repair issues.

It's for the University of Hawaii on Oahu, where you'll handle a full range of mechanical and electrical work on cars and trucks.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience as a mechanic who is comfortable with modern tech in vehicles and enjoys problem-solving in a steady government role.

Key Requirements

  • Four years of work experience in automotive repair under a journey-level mechanic
  • At least two years of that experience must involve using computerized equipment to test, diagnose, and repair microprocessor-based systems in vehicles
  • Possess or qualify for a valid State of Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate (must obtain before end of probationary period)
  • Valid driver's license at the time of appointment
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (citizen, national, permanent resident, or eligible under federal law)
  • Ability to perform journey-level mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on motor vehicles

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 25-0430

This vacancy is with the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Requirements

Independently performs the full range of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on computerized systems (e.g., engine/fuel management system, anti-lock brakes, etc.) in motor vehicles; utilizes computerized equipment (e.g., scanning instrument, oscilloscope, digital voltmeter, etc.) to test electronic systems, diagnose problems, and complete microprocessor-related repairs; performs journey-level mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair work on motor vehicles; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Specialized Experience: Four (4) YEARS of work experience which involved the performance of automotive repair work under a journey-level automotive mechanic. At least TWO (2) YEARS of the required experience must also have involved utilizing computerized equipment to test, analyze, diagnose, and complete repairs of microprocessor-based systems and components on motor vehicles.

Vehicle Inspector Certificate: Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawai'i Safety Inspection Certificate at the time of hire or meet the requirements to apply for a State of Hawai'i Vehicle Inspector Certificate at the time of hire and obtain the official vehicle inspector certificate prior to the expiration of the probationary period.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, may apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.

We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.

In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.TESTING INFORMATIONThe examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience.

It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 11/11/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-5133695