Fire Equipment Inspector and Repairer - Oahu

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Posting End Date: 03/19/2026 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P FS SAFETY OAHU Department of the P SAFETY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

JOB FUNCTION:

Under direct or indirect supervision, regularly inspects, maintains, and/or repairs the Company’s fire fighting systems, extinguishers and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Applies basic knowledge of the types and uses of various fire fighting systems and extinguishers.

- Regularly inspects, tests, maintains, and/or repairs fire fighting systems, extinguishers, alarms and equipment.

- Checks weight, type and other necessary requirements of fire fighting equipment as required by applicable fire codes.

- Assists with recordkeeping and maintains HiOSH and HFD files relevant to equipment and systems.

- Assists with employee training sessions such as fire safety, fire brigade, underground network fire response, proper use of related equipment, etc.

- May drive truck carrying personnel and/or equipment.

- Responds to fire and related emergencies including power plant, office and network system emergencies.

- Lifts and carries materials, tools and equipment.

- Maintains fire related equipment on fire van, command van and fire trucks.

- Utilizes various office equipment such as copiers, facsimile, computers & related software,

- printers, etc. to perform the duties/responsibilities of the position.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

- Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must have a two (2) year Fire Science A.S. Degree or equivalent on-the-job experience or other equivalents.

- Must be able to satisfactorily complete Independent Course Study (ICS) course in Basic Electricity within one (1) year. (See Letter of Acknowledgement)

- Must be able to satisfactorily complete Electrical Safety classes within one (1) year. (See Letter of Acknowledgement)

- Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

- Must be able to obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC).

- Must pass Job Sample Test.

- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

- Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints. (for electrician related positions)

- Must have or be able to obtain applicable fire equipment and system licenses to qualify for the Thereafter Rate.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Wage: $35.61

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates:

1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;

2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;

3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;

4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and

5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.”

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:

https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.