State of Hawai’i (PLUMBER I – OAHU) Jobs September 2026

$6,309 per year

To be considered, applicants must satisfy both a legal work authorization requirement and a State of Hawaii plumber licensing requirement. These are mandatory eligibility conditions, not preferences.

• Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Plumber License.
• Applicants must be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or otherwise eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States, as required by the State of Hawaii for all persons seeking employment with the State government.
• Applicants must meet the legal authorization to work requirement before appointment; the State of Hawaii applies this condition to all persons seeking employment with the government of the State.

This recruitment is open to individuals who meet the State of Hawaii's legal work authorization standard and hold the required State of Hawaii plumber license. The resulting eligibility list may be used for both the current vacancy and future openings.

• Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent resident aliens, as well as persons eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Open to plumbers who hold a valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Plumber License.
• Qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be considered for future vacancies as they occur.

The Plumber I performs skilled plumbing work that keeps State facilities' plumbing systems and equipment functioning properly. The role supports public operations across multiple State departments on Oahu.

• Perform skilled plumbing work in the repair of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Perform skilled plumbing work in the maintenance of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Perform skilled plumbing work in the installation of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicants should review the conditions that apply to this State of Hawaii civil service recruitment before submitting an application, particularly the licensing and work authorization requirements.

• Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Plumber License is required.
• Legal authorization to work is required: applicants must be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• This is a full-time position.
• The recruitment is continuous and 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.
• Immediate vacancies are located in the Halawa to Kalihi area of Oahu.

The State of Hawai'i advertises a salary for this position. No additional benefits information was provided in the vacancy evidence.

• The advertised salary for this Plumber I position is $6,309 per year.

The State of Hawai'i uses this recruitment to establish a list of qualified candidates. That list may be used to fill the current vacancy and future vacancies as they occur.

• Applications are reviewed to determine whether applicants meet the legal authorization to work requirement and possess a valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Plumber License.
• Qualified candidates are placed on a list used to fill the current vacancy and potentially future vacancies.
• The recruitment is continuous and may be closed at any time, so applicants should monitor the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page for the notice of the last day to file applications.

Applicants should be prepared to provide documentation that supports their eligibility, including proof of the required State of Hawaii plumber license and legal work authorization, as part of the application process.

• Evidence of a valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Plumber License.
• Documentation demonstrating legal authorization to work in the United States, consistent with the State of Hawaii requirement for citizens, nationals, permanent resident aliens, or persons eligible for unrestricted employment under federal law.

Applications for this State of Hawai'i Plumber I recruitment are submitted through the official application portal online portal. Because the recruitment is continuous, applicants should not delay submission.

• Go to the official the official application portal page for this Plumber I
• Oahu recruitment.
• Create or to your the official application portal applicant account.
• Complete the online application and any supplemental questions.
• Submit your application before the recruitment closes; the State may close this continuous recruitment at any time.
• Monitor the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page for the notice of the last day to file applications.

A few additional details may help applicants plan their submission and understand the scope of this recruitment.

• Recruitment Number 26-0350.
• Immediate vacancies are located in Halawa to Kalihi with the Department of Transportation
• Harbors, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Accounting & General Services.
• The recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

The State of Hawai'i hires across administration, public works, transportation, public safety and community services, with defined pay bands and benefits.

This Plumber I role sits within that civil service structure and supports State facilities on Oahu.

State of Hawai'i is named as the hiring organisation for the PLUMBER I - OAHU post.

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