Building & Grounds Utility Worker – BC-05 Full Time

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and manual tasks involved in maintenance and repair work in the upkeep of buildings, structures, and equipment housed therein and the general care of surrounding grounds; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation in Waimea.

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.

• Performs minor maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaky faucets and other plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs toilet tissue holders.
• Prepares a variety of surfaces for painting; paints surfaces with hand brush or spray gun.
• Replaces electrical fuses, fixtures, drop cords, and switches.
• Installs new electrical outlets.
• Replaces broken pipes.
• Cleans plugged drains, toilets, and urinals.
• Installs and maintains sprinkler systems and wash basins.
• Mixes mortar and builds stone walls.
• Services, lubricates, regulates, and assists in repairing such equipment as electrical water coolers, electrical motors, and pumps.
• Assists in construction, repairing, or painting of picnic tables, fences, and gates.
• Assists in the building of forms for concrete buildings.
• Uses a variety of hand tools and power equipment in the performance of work.
• May operate a vehicle to transport materials, equipment, and employees.
• Cares for and maintains lawns, hedges, trees, shrubbery, walks; medial strips, and other planted areas by cleaning, planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, mowing, sweeping, and raking.

Training and Experience: 

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the eighth grade, and
• one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, and
• one (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver’s license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at the time of filing.  You will be required to submit your valid driver’s license at the time of hire.

Note:  As applicable to the position, a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate prior to appointment. (The immediate vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation requires a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate).   

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. 
 
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:  common practices, tools, materials, and equipment used in the trades of carpentry, plumbing, electricity, masonry, painting, mechanical repair, and grounds maintenance; care and cultivation of shrubs, trees, and lawns; occupational hazards, and safety precautions.

Ability to:  use hand and power tools utilized in the variety of building trades; do mechanical work; operate hand and power equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance; understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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
 

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.

Veterans applying for veteran’s preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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