Custodian/Groundskeeper I - BC-02

Performs routine manual work in cleaning and maintaining assigned public buildings; cleans, trims, maintains and cultivates landscaped grounds, hedges, lawns, adjacent sidewalks, other paved and unpaved areas, and overhanging shrubbery/ branches; uses hand and power tools; operates light motorized equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

THIS IS A REGISTRATION RECRUITMENT
There is no examination for this recruitment. Persons who qualify will be placed on the registration list in accordance with their availability to work in the various geographic districts on the Island of Hawai'i and conditions of employment.

The registration list may be used for Custodian/Groundskeeper I permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Positions vary in work hours and work schedules (day and evening). Salary will be prorated for part-time positions.
A criminal background check will be conducted for designated positions.

For Department of Public Works positions : Must be able to respond to emergencies within 60 minutes from call out.

• Sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors, hallways, stairways, elevators, laboratories, and offices.
• Strips, waxes and polishes floors; shampoos carpets.
• Wipes, dusts, and polishes furniture, desks, file cabinets, counter tops, locker tops, handrails, fuel pumps, ledges, wood louvers, blinds, and metal work.
• Washes and waxes outdoor furniture and planters.
• Cleans and washes woodwork, walls, draperies, elevator walls, doors, and light switches and covers indoors and outdoors.
• Cleans and polishes door hardware, mirrors, and other stainless steel and chrome fixtures.
• Empties and wipes ashtrays, smoking stands, pencil sharpeners, and trash receptacles.
• Removes trash and empties into rubbish bins; and changes liners as needed.
• Collects and disposes of trash, rubbish, cuttings, branches, etc.
• Cleans inside and out of glass doors, glass walls, glass partitions, windows, window sills, window screens, ledges, light fixtures, air conditioning vents and ducts, wall clocks, fire extinguisher receptacles, and iron bars in cells.
• Straightens and arranges desks, chairs, bookcases, and other office equipment.
• Mops, cleans, and disinfects floors, urinals, toilets, showers, walls, countertops, and wash basins; services restrooms; replenishes supplies, such as toilet seat covers, soap, paper towels, toilet paper, deodorant dispensers, etc.
• Scrubs and disinfects benches and walls of sauna rooms, showers, tile floors and all ceramic tile areas in locker rooms and laboratories.
• Cleans and disinfects water fountains and telephones.
• Locks and unlocks doors, windows, and gates; sets alarm system.
• Cleans entrance way and sidewalks immediately adjacent to building; sweeps and picks up debris, and waters plants.
• Removes mattresses/pillows from unoccupied cell(s), cleans, bio-hazard disinfects, and dries prior to storing in storage area.
• May raise and lower flags; care for flags; maintain flagpole and surrounding area.
• Lifts and transports heavy objects such as desks, filing cabinets, tables, refuse barrels, and equipment.
• May work on grounds and parking areas adjacent to assigned buildings.
• Uses hand and power tools and cares for and maintains lawns, hedges, trees, access roadways, and shrubbery by cleaning, watering, fertilizing, spraying herbicide/insecticide, trimming, pruning, mowing, sweeping, and raking.
• Plants shrubbery and plants, sods lawns, and propagates plants and shrubs from seeds, cuttings, and roots.
• Operates and maintains light motorized or power equipment such as power lawn mowers and tools such as edgers, trimmers, weeders, and power washers.
• May make minor maintenance repairs such as but not limited to replacing light bulbs, washers, toilet seats, and floats; turning off valves; and boarding up broken entrances/windows.
• Enforces rules and ordinances applicable to the protection of public safety and public property.
• Assists in the various trades as required.
• Assists in the maintenance and preparation of operational records and reports.
• Runs errands.
• May operate a vehicle to perform assigned duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at the time of filing, as applicable to the position. (You will be required to submit a valid driver license at the time of hire, if the position requires a drivers license).

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: practices, tools, and materials used in janitorial work; building security and sanitation; care and cultivation of shrubs, flowers, trees, and grounds; operation and care of grounds maintenance equipment and tools.

Ability to: understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; perform heavy lifting and moving; operate hand and power equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance and custodial work; learn safety practices and precautions applicable to work; maintain records and prepare simple records; deal courteously with the public; work harmoniously with others.

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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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. Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required :

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

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