School Custodian III, IV - Pearl

School Custodian III, IV - Pearl City High

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is hiring a School Custodian – authorized to the School Custodian IV level, with applications being accepted down to School Custodian III in the event of recruiting difficulties.

• School Custodian III (WS‑02): $4,672.00 per month
• School Custodian IV (F1‑02): $4,932.00 per month

• Direct the work of custodial staff to keep the school building and grounds clean and orderly.
• Assign, lay out, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform maintenance tasks: plumbing, electrical fixtures, and woodwork not requiring trade skills.
• Supervise staff for special school functions and maintain special equipment such as swimming pools, auditoriums and loud‑speaker systems.
• Supervise or participate in landscaping activities (planting, mowing, trimmings).
• Requisition, receive, store and manage janitorial supplies, taking periodic inventories.
• Maintain records of supplies dispensed and equipment issued.
• Report on work accomplished, significant incidents or accidents.
• Keep daily time sheets.
• Maintain security responsibility for the school, including operating night lights.
• Supervise student helpers when assigned.
• Operate power equipment such as power lawn mowers.
• Perform duties of lower‑level custodians as needed.

• General custodial, grounds maintenance, or general labor experience of at least two (2) years for School Custodian III and three (3) years for School Custodian IV.
• At least one (1) year of comparable work experience in a school custodial role within state service.
• Supervisory experience: responsibility for scheduling, inspecting, training, disciplining, ensuring safety practices, and maintaining work records for at least one year (two years for School Custodian IV). Demonstrated aptitude for supervisory duties at the School Custodian III level.
• Quality of experience must reflect the scope and responsibility required to perform custodial duties effectively.

• Submit all required documents (transcripts, certifications, verification forms) within ten (10) calendar days of applying.
• Attach supporting documentation for experience, supervisory history, and any temporary assignment (TA) evidence as specified.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest/record, National Guard participation, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year (14 during election year).
• Vacation: 21 days per year (units 1–4, 9, 10, 13).
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year (same units).
• Health Insurance:
  State covers part of premiums for state‑sponsored plans.
• Group Life Insurance:
  Free policy for employees and retirees.
• Tax‑saving benefits:
  Premium Conversion Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, TSA, deferred compensation.
• Retirement Plan contributions based on service.
• Workers’ Compensation, Social Security, and temporary disability insurance as applicable.
• Union & Collective Bargaining:
  Employees may join or opt out subject to fees.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management & Manufacturing
• Industry: Primary & Secondary Education

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