JANITOR III - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Potential for civil service membership

Job summary

A state government agency in Hawaii seeks to fill temporary and permanent janitorial positions. Responsibilities include supervising and participating in cleaning activities across various locations. Candidates must have 2 years of relevant experience, supervisory aptitude, and might need a valid driver's license. Must be willing to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the state's civil service system, opening doors for future promotions and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of janitorial or related custodial work experience.
• Must possess supervisory aptitude through experience or training.
• Some positions require a valid driver's license.
• Some positions require a valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in cleaning assigned buildings.
• Performs heavy lifting and operates industrial cleaning equipment.
• Completes simple building repair work as needed.

Skills

Supervisory aptitude

Janitorial experience

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recruitment Number 24-0306

The immediate vacancies are located in

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 24-0306

The immediate vacancies are located in Halawa to Kalihi, Downtown, and Manoa to Kahala. One of the positions is for temporary employment in Manoa to Kahala.

Shift Work: For some of the immediate vacancies, applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

This recruitment will be used to fill current temporary full-time and permanent full-time vacancies.

Note: Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

This 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.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Duties Summary

Supervises and participates in keeping assigned buildings and building areas clean and orderly, including heavy lifting, cleaning places and equipment which are not easily accessible, simple building repair work and operating industrial type cleaning equipment; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: 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.
• General Experience: TWO (2) YEARS of janitorial or related custodial work such as sweeping, dusting and cleaning of buildings.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude, demonstrated through successful completion of regular or special assignments involving supervisory responsibilities or training courses in supervision. Evidence may include favorable appraisals.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Some of the immediate vacancies have this requirement.
• Federal Criminal History Records Check: Persons considered for employment in positions requiring unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre‑employment fingerprint‑based criminal history record check. Prospective employees must not have been convicted of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years from the date of application. Cost is the applicant’s responsibility.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please click here.

Other Information

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 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

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, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email‑box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

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. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The State of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants shall have equal access to hiring informations and opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other protected status.