Groundskeeper I - BC-02

County of Hawai`i•Island-wide, HI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a registration recruitment with no examination. Persons who qualify will be placed on the registration list in accordance with their availability to work in the various geographical districts on the Island of Hawai'i and conditions of employment. The registration list will be used for Groundskeeper I permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing.
Knowledge of the care and cultivation of shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns.
Knowledge of operation and care of grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate hand and power equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance.
Ability to learn safety practices and precautions applicable to work.
Ability to maintain simple records.
Ability to deal courteously with the public.
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy

Nice To Haves

Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Responsibilities

Cleans, trims, maintains and cultivates landscaped grounds, hedges, lawns, adjacent sidewalks, other paved and unpaved areas, and overhanging shrubbery/branches.
Uses hand and power tools and cares for and maintains lawns, hedges, trees, access roadways, and shrubbery by cleaning, watering, fertilizing, spraying herbicide/insecticide, trimming, pruning, mowing, sweeping, and raking.
Plants shrubbery and plants, sods lawns, and propagates plants and shrubs from seeds, cuttings, and roots.
Operates light motorized or power equipment, such as power lawn mowers, and tools, such as edgers, trimmers and weeders, as required.
May make minor maintenance repairs to such equipment.
Collects and disposes of trash, rubbish, cuttings, branches, etc.
May operate an automobile or truck in the performance of duties.
Assists in the various trades as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.