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

City and County of Honolulu, HI • Full-time • O'ahu, HI, US • 3d ago

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

Salary

$4,849.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

093267

Department

Department of Parks & Recreation

Division

Park Maintenance and Recreation Services

Opening Date

10/25/2026

Closing Date

10/31/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Information

TAKE PRIDE IN “THE PEOPLE'S PARK”, JOIN ALA MOANA MAINTENANCE CREW TODAY!

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill two Park Caretaker II positions to maintain the grounds, facilities, landscaping, and special features, including native plant species, at Ala Moana Regional Park. This high-visitor-volume, flagship park requires dedicated staff to support its daily maintenance needs and ensure the park remains clean, safe, and welcoming for the public.

What You Will Do:

Maintain landscaped areas, playing fields, roadsides, and parking lot islands by planting, trimming, pruning, mowing, watering, and caring for native Hawaiian plants and other vegetation.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other treatments to promote plant health and maintain the appearance of park grounds.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on park facilities, playground equipment, irrigation systems, fences, benches, restrooms, and other park features.
Clean and maintain restrooms and other park facilities, replenish supplies, and service and perform routine maintenance on mowers, vehicles, and other equipment.
Assist park visitors by providing information on park rules and regulations, checking permits, and addressing violations in a courteous and professional manner.

Special Working Conditions:

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but is subject to change and may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Positions also 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 visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today to protect water quality and to make a lasting impact.

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 REQUIREMENT:
The following are required prior to appointment:

Valid driver's license (Type 3)
Obtain from City Health Services during the pre-employment medical examination:
- DOT Medical Examiners Certificate
- Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) test

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained on a current basis during the course of employment in the position.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies 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.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee? - Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year. - Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year. - Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years. - Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development. - Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP). - Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees. - Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement. - Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required. - Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item - Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates. - Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral. - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS:
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

RELEVANT LANDSCAPING EXPERIENCE
Describe your experience involving the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas.

Include the following in your explanation:

The specific position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you performed this type of work;

The types of manual labor and semi-skilled tasks you performed related to the care, maintenance, and beautification of landscaped areas, including your duties and responsibilities; and

The approximate number of hours per week you spent performing these tasks.

Answer with "N/A" if you do not have experience in this area.

RELEVANT BUILDING/MECHANICAL TRADES EXPERIENCE
Describe your experience performing semi-skilled or skilled building or mechanical trades experience.

Include the following in your explanation:

The specific position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you performed this type of work;

The types of semi-skilled or skilled building or mechanical trades tasks you performed, including your duties and responsibilities; and

The approximate number of hours per week you spent performing these tasks.

Answer with "N/A" if you do not have experience in this area.

PASSENGER/TRACTOR TYPE MOWER EXPERIENCE
Describe your experience in the operation and repair of passenger and/or tractor type mowers.

Include the following in your explanation:

The specific position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you performed this type of work;

The types of tasks you performed related to the operation and repair of passenger and/or tractor-type mowers, including your duties and responsibilities; and