Facilities Maintenance & Service Worker I - BC-03

County of Hawai; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Vacation up to 21 days/yr

Sick leave up to 21 days/yr

13 holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement plan

Flexible spending plan

Health benefit plans

Job summary

County of Hawai‘i is seeking a full-time janitorial and groundskeeping worker for the Ho`olulu Complex in Hilo. The role involves preparing facilities for sponsor use, maintaining grounds and equipment, and assisting tradesmen in repairs and upkeep.

Applicants should be capable of heavy lifting, operating hand and power tools, and enforcing facility regulations. The position may involve shift work including evenings. A valid Hawaii driver’s license is required at time of hire.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and two years of work experience in janitorial/groundskeeping using hand tools and light equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up risers, floor panels, seats, tables, stage equipment for events.
• Maintain athletic fields including liming and lining.
• Set up scoreboard controls and PA systems.
• Disassemble and store equipment after events.
• Perform heavy manual labor such as lifting and moving furniture and equipment.
• Perform simple maintenance on riser and seating facilities and buildings.

Skills

Janitorial

Groundskeeping

Manual labor

Education

Eighth grade + 2 years experience

Tools

Light power tools

Job description

Performs various janitorial, groundskeeping, and unskilled or semi-skilled manual labouring tasks in the preparation and maintenance of facilities for sponsor use at the Ho'olulu Complex; represents the department in dealings with users of recreational and other public facilities; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Parks & Recreation - Ho'olulu Complex in Hilo.

Special Working Conditions:

Shift work will vary. Works days and evenings to 11:30 p.m.

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.

• Sets up risers, floor panels, seats, tables, stage equipment, platforms, basketball court, boxing or wrestling rings for events at the Hoolulu Complex.
• Maintains athletic fields including liming and lining.
• Sets up scoreboard controls, public address systems, and portable backstops.
• Disassembles, transports, and stores equipment at termination of events.
• Performs other heavy manual laboring tasks such as lifting, loading, and moving office furniture, equipment, tools, and other materials.
• Performs simple maintenance of riser and seating facilities by cleaning, washing, scraping, wire brushing, oiling, and painting.
• Performs janitorial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, wiping, vacuuming, polishing, and washing floors and walls.
• Cares for and maintains grounds by mowing, watering, trimming, raking, weeding, and fertilizing lawn and planted areas.
• Makes minor maintenance repairs to plumbing and electrical fixtures and woodwork, such as replacing toilet floats, faucets, burnt out light bulbs and fuses.
• Makes repairs to doors, windows, chairs.
• Operates maintenance equipment.
• Assists tradesmen in the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• May keep records of attendance, time, and electrical use.
• Opens and secures facilities for sponsor.
• Enforces regulations on facility use.
• Overseas sponsor use of facilities.
• Answers informational inquiries by sponsors.
• Operates a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver supplies or equipment, etc.

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the eighth grade, and
• two (2) years of work experience involving janitorial, groundskeeping and/or related work utilizing a variety of hand tools and light motorized equipment (examples are vacuums, hedge trimmers, buffers, power mowers, pressure washers, and light trucks).

License Requirement:

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

Examination:

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Knowledge of:

care and maintenance of grounds; use and care of equipment and tools.

Ability to:

understand and follow oral and written instructions; operate hand and power equipment and tools; perform heavy lifting and moving; care for and maintain ground areas; clean and make simple maintenance repairs to buildings and equipment therein; learn pertinent regulations and enforce them with tact and courtesy.

Physical Requirements:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:

Heavy

Benefits of County Employment

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.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.