Park Caretaker 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 a registration list based on their availability for various geographical districts on the Island of Hawai`i and employment conditions. The list will be used for Park Caretaker I permanent and temporary vacancies. Temporary appointments may lead to permanent positions. Work hours and schedules vary, and salary will be prorated for part-time positions. Availability for stand-by duty and the ability to respond within 30 minutes to the baseyard in emergencies for indicated districts (days, nights, and weekends) is required.

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, as applicable.
Knowledge of the care and cultivation of shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns.
Knowledge of operation and care of janitorial and 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 janitorial and grounds maintenance.
Ability to effectively and courteously interact with the general public.
Ability to make simple oral and written reports.
Ability to learn pertinent rules and ordinances and enforce them with tact and courtesy.
Must be available for stand-by-duty and be able to respond within 30 minutes to the baseyard in emergencies for the districts you indicated you are available to work (days, nights and weekends).

Nice To Haves

Possession of a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

Cares for and maintains lawns, hedges, trees, and shrubbery by cleaning, picking up trash, planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, mowing, sweeping, and raking.
Assists in planting shrubbery and plants, sodding lawns, and propagating plants and shrubs.
Prepares burial plots, setting and aligning headstones, filling sunken grave sites, assisting mortuary personnel, and keeping grave sites clean and manicured.
Prepares paperwork including cemetery records, daily worksheets, and work orders.
Notifies the public on departmental and cemetery rules and regulations.
Assists the public in locating grave plots.
Sprays insecticides and herbicides to eradicate harmful insects and weeds.
Cleans comfort stations, pavilions, gymnasiums, swimming pools, water fountains, barbecue pits, and other facilities at public parks and recreational areas, including office and administrative buildings.
Operates a vehicle to transport equipment, materials, and employees; travels between parks; delivers trash; and maintains and services vehicles.
Maintains athletic fields and baseball diamonds.
Informs the public on rules and ordinances applicable to public safety and property protection.
Operates light motorized or power equipment and tools.
Performs minor maintenance repairs such as painting touch-ups, graffiti removal, replacing door knobs and hinges, re-hanging doors, boarding up broken entrances/windows, changing light bulbs, and replacing faucets, washers, and toilet floats.
Makes simple oral or written reports.
Assists in 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.
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.
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.
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.