Park Caretaker II - WS-02

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Parks Maintenance Division in Kailua-Kona. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade.
Two (2) years of experience in the care and maintenance of parks or grounds with some work experience in minor repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the care, cultivation, and propagation of shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns.
Knowledge of operation and care of janitorial and grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
Knowledge of common methods and materials used in simple janitorial and maintenance work involving carpentry, masonry, and plumbing.
Ability to plan assignments and supervise the work of others.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general public.
Ability to operate vehicles and simple machinery.
Ability to perform heavy manual work.
Ability to learn pertinent laws, rules, and ordinances, inform the public and report incidents.
Ability to effectively and courteously interact with the general public.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare simple oral and written reports.

Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in the care and maintenance of parks, grounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, and offices, ball fields, and beaches.
Supervises and participates in a variety of manual and semi-skilled work tasks in the development, beautification, and maintenance of scenic and recreational areas.
Supervises and participates in the maintenance of parks, buildings and adjacent grounds, ball fields, playgrounds, gymnasiums, beaches and recreational facilities, cemeteries, and offices.
Supervises and participates in the raking, trimming, fertilizing, and watering of lawns, plants, shrubbery, etc. in a scenic or recreational area set aside for public use.
Supervises and participates in the preparation of burial plots, setting and aligning headstones, filling sunken grave sites, assisting mortuary personnel, removing dead flowers, and keeping grave site clean and manicured.
Supervises and participates in the preparation of paperwork to include cemetery records, daily worksheets, work orders, etc.
Notifies the public on departmental and cemetery rules and regulations.
Assists the public in locating grave plots.
Propagates plants and shrubs from seeds, cuttings, and roots.
Sprays insecticides and herbicides in order to eradicate harmful insects and weeds.
Makes minor repairs to park buildings and facilities, stonewalls, fireplaces, picnic tables, benches, stone lanterns, bridges, etc.
Plans and executes small-scale landscaping operations and modifications of existing plans.
Operates a vehicle to transport equipment, materials, and employees; to travel from one park to another; and to deliver trash to staging area or transfer station; and maintains and services vehicle.
Operates light motorized or power equipment and tools as required.
Notifies the public of park rules and ordinances applicable to the protection of public property and public safety.
Reports incidents of non-compliance.
Contacts superiors and/or local authorities and prepares reports on observed violations; may testify in court.
May supervise others as assigned during construction activities.
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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement.
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)
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.