Facilities Maintenance & Service Worker I - BC-03

City of Santa Fe Springs; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: up to 21 days/yr

Sick leave: up to 21 days/yr

13 paid holidays/yr

Health benefit plans

Retirement and more benefits

Job summary

The County of Hawaii's Department of Parks & Recreation invites applications for a permanent full-time Facilities Maintenance Aide position at the Ho\'olulu Complex in Hilo. The role covers janitorial, groundskeeping and related manual labor to prepare and maintain facilities for sponsor use.

Shifts vary and may end at 11:30 p.m. Applicants should be able to lift heavy loads, operate maintenance tools, and follow regulations. A valid Hawaii driver\'s license is required.

Qualifications

• Eighth grade education and 2 years of janitorial/groundskeeping experience.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools and light motorized equipment.
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license (Class 3) or equivalent.
• Willingness to work shift days/evenings up to 11:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Set up event facilities equipment and seating.
• Maintain athletic fields and grounds.
• Perform janitorial tasks and simple facility maintenance.
• Operate maintenance equipment and assist tradesmen.
• Open and secure facilities for sponsors and enforce use rules.
• Keep attendance/time records if required.

Skills

Care and maintenance of grounds

Use and care of equipment

Read and follow instructions

Operate hand and power tools

Heavy lifting

Education

Completion of eighth grade

Tools

Vacuum

Hedge trimmer

Buffers

Power mowers

Pressure washers

Light trucks

Job description

Duties Summary

Performs various janitorial, groundskeeping, and unskilled or semi-skilled manual laboring 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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.


• Oversees sponsor use of facilities.


• Answers informational inquiries by sponsors.


• Operates a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver supplies or equipment, etc.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 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.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your 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

• 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.

Benefits of County employment

• 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: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.


• Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.


• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).


• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.


• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It 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. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov


• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.


• Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.


• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:




• Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)


• Vision Plan


• Dental Plan


• Prescription Drug Plan

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website (https://eutf.hawaii.gov).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.


• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.


• Credit Union Membership


• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.