Park Caretaker II - WS-02

Parks Maintenance Division

There is one (1) immediate 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.

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.

Training and Experience : A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the eighth grade, and
• 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.

License Requirement :

• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• 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.
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