Building And Grounds Custodian Iii - Hilo, Hawaii Island

Recruitment Number 26-0317

This vacancy is with the University of Hawaii.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Supervises and participates in the performance of routine manual work tasks in cleaning and maintaining buildings, surrounding grounds and walkways; and simple building maintenance and repair work.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

TWO (2) YEARS of progressively responsible work experience in one or a combination of the following areas:

• (a) Janitorial or related custodial work such as sweeping, dusting and cleaning of buildings;
• (b) Grounds maintenance work experience including such activities as cleaning, watering, fertilizing, trimming, mowing, sweeping and raking.

At least one (1) year of the work experience must have been comparable in nature and scope to the Building and Grounds Custodian II in State service.

The Building and Grounds Custodian II performs routine manual work tasks in cleaning and maintaining buildings, surrounding grounds and walkways, and performs simple building maintenance and repair work.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by details to supervisory positions; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in assignments; or by favorable appraisals of a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information,

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The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call  for assistance.