Building Maintenance Helper - Repair & Maintenance Operations Section (Leeward Unit)

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Branch (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking Building Maintenance Helpers for various locations. The role involves performing a broad range of repair and maintenance tasks, from carpentry and plumbing to electrical and general upkeep.

Applicants should have at least two years of building maintenance experience and be able to operate hand and power tools safely. Salary is listed as $5,043.00 per month for BC-05, with benefits typical of 12-month civil service positions.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in performing a variety of building maintenance repair work.
• Quality of Experience: overall experience must demonstrate ability to perform duties.
• License Requirement: Some positions require a current, valid Driver's License.
• Lifting Requirement: ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces window panes, screens, door locks, and other fixtures.
• Assists in installation, maintenance, and repairing of plumbing, water, and sewer systems.
• Cleans, sharpens, and services tools and equipment used in the work.

Skills

Building maintenance

Job description

Description

This posting will be used to fill various Building Maintenance Helper positions at the specified location.

This posting will be used to fill various Building Maintenance Helper positions at the specified location.

Salary Range:

Building Maintenance Helper, BC-05: $5,043.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Repairs and replaces window panes, screens, door locks, door bumpers, bathroom accessories, linoleum and tile floor covering.


• Repairs roof leaks with roof coating, shingles and mineral surface roofing paper; adjusts and re-hangs doors.


• Cuts and installs shelves and shoe racks.


• Removes and replaces boards that are termite infested or rotted; sands, repaints or varnishes interior walls, shower walls, porches, steps, cabinets, sink tops, furniture such as tables, chair, chest of drawers.


• Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repairing of plumbing, water and sewer systems in offices, houses and other structures.


• Replaces shower valves, hose bibbs, lavatory, service, laundry tray and sink faucets, washers, stems, packings and gaskets.


• Clears clogged toilets and drains; adjusts, repairs or replaces toilet flush valves, closet tank fixtures, seats, closet screws and close coupled closet bolts.


• Makes minor repairs to electric wiring; replaces fixtures, switches and electric outlets.


• Mixes cement or mortar and makes minor repair; performs manual work in laying pipe, tearing out rotted lumber, stacking materials and supplies, etc.


• Uses a variety of hand tools and some power equipment in the performance of work; cleans, sharpens and services tools and equipment used in the work.


• May operate a vehicle in the transportation of materials; and may repair power lawn mowers, household appliances, small motor and other auxiliary equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training: Two years of work experience in performing a variety of building maintenance repair work or its equivalent combination of experience and training.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

License Requirement: Some positions require applicants to possess a current, valid Driver's License.

Lifting Requirement: Some positions require applicants to possess the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, or lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;


• A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,


• Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.


• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.


• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.


• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.


• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.


• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.


• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.


• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.


• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.


• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.


• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.


• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.


• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.


• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

01

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Do you have at least two (2) years of work experience performing a variety of building maintenance repair work?

• Yes


• No

02

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

If you answered "YES"\ to the question above, list all employment periods that you would like considered for the Building Maintenance helper position.

For EACH employer/position,

include,

• the name of your employer, your official job title, the primary function of your position, the starting and ending dates (month and year), the average hours worked per week;


• a detailed, but concise description of your major duties and responsibilities; and,


• the name, official job title and skill level of your immediate supervisor.

NOTE: If your description is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description. Treat each change in employer or position separately.

03

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (CONT):

For EACH EMPLOYER you listed above,

• identify which trades you performed (Air Conditioning, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting, Masonry, Plumbing, Welding, others-describe)


• briefly describe/provide examples of the specific tasks you performed AND include the average number of hours spent per week for each trade;


• the name, official job title and skill level of your immediate supervisor.

NOTE: If your description is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description. Treat each change in employer or position separately.

04

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Some positions require a current, valid Driver's License. Please indicate whether you are interested in being considered for positions with this requirement.

Note: If you would like to be considered for these positions, you must provide a clear copy of your valid Driver's License.

• Yes


• No

05

ABILITY TO LIFT AND CARRY:

This position required the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, or lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.

Are you able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, or lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted?

• Yes


• No

06

TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application. If these documents are NOT received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.


• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.


• I may or may not submit my documents at a later date. I understand that my application will be evaluated based on the information available at that time.

Required Question