Maintenance Mechanic NA-09

Honolulu, Hawaii
Full-time Security Clearance: Not Required
Application Deadline:
2026-09-01
Posted:
2026-08-19

About 2 weeks left

Salary: $33.12 – $38.66 per hour (NA-9)

Salary context

Based on 97 hourly jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

Hale Koa Hotel Job Fair - Open to the Public
Address: 2055 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, HI 96815
Location: DeRussy Hall
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00PM

**See qualifications for more information.

Duties

Serves as Maintenance Mechanic providing maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. Makes visual inspections of fixtures and appurtenances as well as building shell, components, and surrounding areas to determine condition and nature and extent of repairs required. Estimates material and equipment required. Utilizes skills and knowledge of a variety of trades primarily of journeyman, carpentry and plumbing skills and other trades of intermediate skill level, such as mechanical, electrical, and painting. Operates various types and sizes of motor vehicle and industrial equipment associated with maintenance work requirements.
Carpentry: Performs carpentry work involving utilization of skills and techniques required to install, repair or modify wood products such as building renovation, doors and window frames, walls, partitions, trim work, and other items such as furniture, cabinets, benches, etc. Works from sketches, blueprints, and other written and oral instructions. Constructs displays for special events, signs, templates and other material. Determines tools, equipment, and materials required such as woods, metals, plastics, etc. Plans and completes work from initial layout to final product completion. 30%
Plumbing: Installs, modifies and repairs a variety of plumbing systems such as faucets, ballock assemblies, urinals, lavatories, toilets, traps, and fuel systems, re-grouts tubs. Works from blueprints and other sketches, etc. when installing new or modifying existing systems. Uses copper, steel, galvanized and other metals, mortar, cement, plastic and other materials in accomplishing work requirements. 5%
Electrical: Performs routine repair of electrical fixtures requiring the removal and replacement, etc. Items repaired or replaced include switches, controls, circuit breakers, receptacles, lighting fixtures, etc. Performs work from verbal instructions, work orders, and wiring diagrams. 15%
Mechanical: Replaces or repairs fixed operating machinery by bolting down parts and accessories, hydraulic lines, fuel lines, and lubricating equipment. Determines requirement for item replacement or higher echelon repair for contract or replacement. 15%
Painting: Performs a variety of work assignments involving brush, roller and/or spay paining. Determines the methods and techniques, as well as material and equipment needed to accomplish assignment using standard brushing or spraying techniques primarily to insure protection from rust, weather, etc. Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rottenstone, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins, and mixing and applying precoating agents, for example, pickling and alkali compounds. Determines color and consistency of paint required and mixes and pigments, thinners, and oils to produce paint that will flow evenly and consistently. Responsible for planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and completing the work as required. 25%
Motor Vehicle Operating: Operates motor vehicle equipment in conjunction with maintenance work requirements and delivery or removal of surplus equipment, furniture and other material. Equipment operated normally includes from 3/4 to 6-ton capacity for hauling material such as timber, pipe, concrete blocks, concrete and aggregate samples office furniture, supplies, and equipment. Assignments may require trips away from duty station at any location throughout the District. Performs necessary operator maintenance and required trip tickets, etc. May be required to operate fork lift equipment in storing materials or in performing plumbing and other related work. 10%

Qualifications & Requirements

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

-Skilled in the techniques used in a variety of trades. (i.e. journeyman level carpentry and plumbing skills, and at intermediate level skill in other trades work. Must be qualified to use a variety of tools such as saws, hammers, metal and wood files, augers, shovels, paint brushes, spray guns, torque wrenches, feeler gages, planes, skill saws, radial arm saw, band saws, chain saws, joiners, electric sanders, pantographs, voltmeter, ohmmeter, fuse tester in the performance of assigned duties.
-Possession of or the ability to acquire a state driver's license.

The Hale Koa Hotel will be having an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Applicants will submit their applications and resumes which will be immediately reviewed and, if qualified, given to management for an on-the-spot interview. Selected applicants will start the pre-employment process, to include fingerprinting, following the interview.

Applicants should bring the following:
Resume - must be two pages (or less)
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.

2-3 Professional References with Contact Information

Valid Photo ID and Social Security Card

Applicable professional certificates and/or transcripts.


Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
  • Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • One year probationary period may be required
  • A physical examination is required
  • Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and various hours of the day and week when required.

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.
  • Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  • We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
  • If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)


Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Required Documents

About Your Resume:
  • Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
  • (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
  • Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring
  • To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  • Resume


Other Accepted Documents
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • DA Form 3433
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action


How to Apply

You may submit your application package using method identified below:

Hale Koa Hotel Job Fair - Open to the Public
Address: 2055 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, HI 96815
Location: DeRussy Hall
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00PM Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed
  1. Application Review
  • Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
  • If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
  1. Keeping You Informed
  • If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
  • As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
  • Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.

Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application
  1. Check Your Contact Information
  • If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible.
  1. Ensure You Receive Updates
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  • Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application.
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We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!