GROUNDSKEEPER I (DELEGATED) - KAUAI

Duties Summary

The Groundskeeper I position performs a variety of manual work in the cleaning, care and maintenance of landscaped grounds areas such as lawns, hedges and other plantings, and adjacent sidewalk and other paved and unpaved areas; uses hand and power lawn tools, and operates light motorized equipment. To view the Class Specification in its entirety , please CLICK HERE .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Experience and Training: None required.
• Ability to: Understand and follow oral instructions; use hand and power tools used in grounds maintenance; operate light motorized equipment; care for plants, trees and landscaped areas; and perform lifting, carrying and other manual work typical of the class.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds without assistance.
• Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license to drive in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment .
• SIDA Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of the application.
• Legal Authorization to Work: 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.

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 808-587-2145 for assistance.
• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Transportation (DOT) 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.
• 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.
• 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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service