Groundskeeper Ii - Oahu Correctional Facilities

Recruitment Number 26-0248

Immediate vacancy located at the Women’s Community Correctional Center.

Supervises and participates in performing a variety of manual work in groundskeeping as a major work assignment. Supervises the work of a crew in performing manual work in the cleaning, care and maintenance of landscaped grounds and adjacent areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: Citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Experience and Training: Two (2) years of full‑time work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds and other landscaped areas, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of: Care and cultivation of shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns; use, care and operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as a power mower, edgers, trimmers, and hand tools.
• Ability to: Assign and supervise the work of others, keep time and attendance records; gain the cooperation of others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; operate and use grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools; perform lifting, carrying and other manual work typical of the class.
• Driver’s License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. This vacancy requires it.
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: Must not have engaged in sexual abuse in any facility, have been convicted of sexual activity in the community, or have been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
• Other Requirements: Applicants may be subject to drug screening and an intensive background check, with any associated costs the applicant responsible for.

The PSLF Program forgives the balance of federal student loans for employees who have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information visit the federal Student Aid website.

Applicants will be notified via email regarding application status. The applicant must maintain current, secure contact information.

The examination will assess education and experience. Interviews or further testing may be required in Hawaii at the applicant’s own expense.

Information regarding EEO, citizenship, reasonable accommodation, veterans preference, and other requirements can be found through the state recruiting office.

The State of Hawai’i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.