What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLUMBER (BC-10) [2 vacancies] position at City and County of Honolulu?
Keep Honolulu's facilities running smoothly — join our team as a Plumber!
The Department of Facility Maintenance, Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division and Department of Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Support Division are both hiring for a Plumber in Honolulu.
What You Will Do
Applications must be submitted online by November 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
Responsibilities
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:
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 a Plumber.
This experience must demonstrate skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing water, gas, sewer, and drainage systems and accessory fittings in buildings and related structures, and the ability to plan and lay out plumbing work independently.
License Requirement
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
Examination Weight
Training and Experience Evaluation............................100%
The Department of Facility Maintenance, Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division and Department of Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Support Division are both hiring for a Plumber in Honolulu.
What You Will Do
- Install, maintain, and repair water, sewer, gas, drainage, and plumbing systems in City buildings, park facilities, and related infrastructure.
- Perform skilled plumbing work on fixtures such as water heaters, pumps, coolers, toilets, sinks, urinals, rain gutters, downspouts, and irrigation systems.
- Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure systems are safe, functional, and compliant with codes.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and plans; estimate materials, time, and labor; maintain accurate records of completed work.
- Support other trades, assist with projects and events, and respond to emergency or disaster-related plumbing needs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned for the position.
- Work schedule is from Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, with hours varying depending on the vacancy. May also be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Serves as Disaster Response Worker and may be called to work while off duty.
- Work involves exposure to outdoor elements, sewer gases, unsanitary conditions, confined spaces, and other conditions typical of the plumbing trade.
- Heavy lifting, carrying, and physical labor in outdoor environments.
- Department of Facility Maintenance position requires unescorted access to the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC); this position is subject to a fingerprint-based national criminal history record check and clearance.
Applications must be submitted online by November 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
Responsibilities
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:
- are subscribed to email notices;
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- check your spam folders; and
- add infoneogov@honolulu.govandinfo@governmentjobs.comto your contact list.
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 a Plumber.
This experience must demonstrate skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing water, gas, sewer, and drainage systems and accessory fittings in buildings and related structures, and the ability to plan and lay out plumbing work independently.
License Requirement
- Valid Hawaii State journey-level plumber's certificate of registration.
- Hawai‘i State Type 3 Driver’s License prior to appointment.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
Examination Weight
Training and Experience Evaluation............................100%
