PARK CARETAKER II (BC-04) [2 vacancies]

The Department of Parks and Recreation, is hiring a Park Caretaker II in the Honolulu area. This position plays an important role in maintaining the grounds, facilities, landscaping and special features in our community parks.  

What You Will Do:

• Maintain landscaped areas and park grounds, including planting, pruning, trimming, edging, raking, aerating, watering, and caring for native Hawaiian plants and other vegetation.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, trailers, and other motorized equipment; perform routine preventive maintenance and minor emergency repairs.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on park facilities and features, including irrigation systems, playground equipment, fences, benches, tables, roadways, parking areas, restrooms, bathhouses, and other park structures.
• Maintain clean, safe, and presentable park facilities by cleaning restrooms and other facilities, replenishing supplies, removing debris, and maintaining public-use areas.
• Interact with the public and enforce park rules and regulations by checking permits, identifying violations, explaining applicable rules, and providing information and assistance to park users.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Special Working Conditions:

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., but is subject to change and may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. 
• Position will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies. 

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visitinghttps://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in manual labor and semi-skilled tasks in the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas; performance of semi-skilled or skilled building or mechanical trades experience; and/or operation or repair of passenger and/or tractor type mowers.

Applicable experience must have demonstrated:

• Knowledge of and ability to identify, care for and cultivate plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, ground cover and lawns;
• Knowledge of and ability to operate hand and power equipment and tools and grounds and general construction equipment and tools; 
• Knowledge of common methods and materials used in simple construction and maintenance work; 
• Ability to perform heavy manual work in the repair and maintenance of buildings and park grounds;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general public; 
• Ability to learn pertinent laws, rules and regulations and enforce them; 
• Ability to make simple oral and written reports.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
The following are required prior to appointment:

1. Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile)
2. Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate
3. Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) Test

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title.  Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.  All information provided on an application is subject to verification.  As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.