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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I - KAUA'I COMMUNITY COLLEGE - LIHUE, KAUAI

State of Hawaii

University of Hawaii

Fresh

Location

Hawaii, 96813-2437

Salary

$5,856 - $5,856

per month

Closes

Open until filled

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on repair and upkeep of various machines and equipment at Kaua'i Community College, including pumps, laundry systems, and infrastructure like tunnels and viaducts.

You'll inspect, maintain, and fix things to keep everything running smoothly, following guides and safety rules.

It's a great fit for someone with practical mechanical experience who enjoys problem-solving in a campus setting and doesn't mind working in varied locations.

Key Requirements

  • Three years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of diverse mechanical and electrical equipment, or equivalent training
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States as a citizen, national, permanent resident alien, or eligible under federal law
  • Valid driver's license at the time of appointment
  • Certification as a competent operator of a diesel-powered forklift within six months of hire
  • Certification as a competent operator of an aerial lift within six months of hire
  • Ability to perform skilled mechanical work independently, including inspections and preventative maintenance
  • Knowledge of reading operating manuals, following manufacturer's specifications, and basic trade practices

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0074

This vacancy is with the University of Hawaii located at Kaua'i Community College.

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 skilled mechanical repair work in the adjustment, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of machinery and equipment such as water pumps, mechanical laundry equipment, and continuing work assignments in accordance with diagrams. Other duties include the inspection, repair and conducting preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment in tunnels and on tunnels approaches, to conduct and report on structural inspections of tunnels, and viaducts, reading operating manuals, while following the manufacturer's specifications, basic trade practices, and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Legal Authorization to Work:
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.

Experience and Training: THREE (3) YEARS of work experience in performing the mechanical repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

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

Special Requirements: Applicants must be certified as both a competent operator of a diesel-powered forklift and competent operator of an aerial lift within six (6) months from the date of hire.

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 808-587-1111 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-serviceELECTRONIC 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 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: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-5240325