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GROUNDSKEEPER II - OAHU CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

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Overview

The immediate vacancy is located at the Halawa Correctional Facility. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. 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 Hawaiʻi Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Supervises and participates in performing a variety of manual work in groundskeeping as a major work assignment. Supervises the work of a crew in performing manual work in the cleaning, care and maintenance of landscaped grounds and adjacent areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: The State of Hawaiʻi 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.
• Experience and Training: Two years of full-time work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds and other landscaped areas; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of: Care and cultivation of shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns; use, care and operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as a power mower, edgers and trimmers, as well as hand tools used in grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to: Assign and supervise the work of others, keep time and attendance records; gain the cooperation of others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; operate and use grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools; perform lifting, carrying and other manual work typical of the class.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by PREA, Federal law states that an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who has certain disqualifications described in PREA.

Other Requirements

• Applicants who are conditionally offered employment or movement into positions with the Department of Public Safety are subject to drug screening and a comprehensive background check; applicants will be responsible for costs involved.

Other Information

The State of Hawaiʻi 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 or participating in the selection process, please call 808-###-#### for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of information relating to the status and processing of applications. Please ensure your contact information is current and accessible. We are not responsible for notification failures if emails are not received.

Testing Information

The examination for this recruitment may be based on evaluation of education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing may be required in Hawaii, at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants should be available to participate in person and at their own expense if required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For information about Equal Employment Opportunity, citizenship, and other requirements, see the State Recruiting Office's information.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration