Hawaiʻi State Department of Education
Power Mower Operator I - School Grounds Maintenance Unit
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States, 96477
Power Mower Operator I - School Grounds Maintenance Unit
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Description Salary Range: Power Mower Operator I, BC-03: $4,492.00 per month.
Examples of Duties
Operates a power mower to cut grass along public roads, in public parks, on school property, etc.
Performs minor maintenance, adjustments and repairs to the equipment by cleaning, greasing and oiling equipment; adding fuel, oil, air and water; adjusting cutting units and sharpening cutting blades; and changing belts, spark plugs, air filter, etc.
Uses hand tools to cut grass; performs general maintenance of landscaped and paved areas by trimming hedges, sweeping and raking leaves and debris; picks up and disposes of rubbish; and cleans culverts and ditches.
May drive a pick-up truck to transport equipment, supplies and crew members between baseyard and work site.
Completes simple standardized forms such as a mileage report, daily work report and other forms.
Minimum Qualifications Experience Requirements :
Power Mower Operator I: 1 year general experience, 0 years specialized experience, 0 years supervisory experience, 1 year total experience.
General Experience: Work experience which demonstrated the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and read and comprehend written materials (e.g., operator manual, standard operational procedures, etc.).
Substitution Allowed : Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent may be substituted for the general work experience.
Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.
Driver's License Requirement : Some positions require a current, valid driver's license.
Lifting Requirement : Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted AND lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.
Supplemental Information The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated.
Temporary Assignment (TA) :
A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked;
Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.
Documents :
Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Equal Opportunity The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
Benefits
Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.
Education (HS/GED) Did you graduate from high school or do you possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?
Yes
No
General Experience Do you have one (1) year of work experience which demonstrated the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and read and comprehend written materials (e.g., operator manual, standard operational procedures, etc.)?
Yes
No
Work Experience Details In the space provided, list each work experience you held that fully meets this requirement. Include ALL of the following information for EACH experience, separately:
Employer's name;
Your job title;
Your dates of employment (from mm/yy to mm/yy);
Average hours you worked per week; and,
A description of your job duties.
Driver's License Some positions require a current, valid Driver's License. Please indicate whether you are interested in being considered for positions with this requirement. If you would like to be considered for these positions, you must provide a clear copy of your valid Driver's License.
Yes
No
Ability to Lift and Carry Some positions require the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment. Are you able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted?
Yes
No
Transcripts, Certifications, and Other Verifying Documents Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application. If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.
I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that your application may be rejected.
I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
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Power Mower Operator I - School Grounds Maintenance Unit
role at
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education .
Description Salary Range: Power Mower Operator I, BC-03: $4,492.00 per month.
Examples of Duties
Operates a power mower to cut grass along public roads, in public parks, on school property, etc.
Performs minor maintenance, adjustments and repairs to the equipment by cleaning, greasing and oiling equipment; adding fuel, oil, air and water; adjusting cutting units and sharpening cutting blades; and changing belts, spark plugs, air filter, etc.
Uses hand tools to cut grass; performs general maintenance of landscaped and paved areas by trimming hedges, sweeping and raking leaves and debris; picks up and disposes of rubbish; and cleans culverts and ditches.
May drive a pick-up truck to transport equipment, supplies and crew members between baseyard and work site.
Completes simple standardized forms such as a mileage report, daily work report and other forms.
Minimum Qualifications Experience Requirements :
Power Mower Operator I: 1 year general experience, 0 years specialized experience, 0 years supervisory experience, 1 year total experience.
General Experience: Work experience which demonstrated the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and read and comprehend written materials (e.g., operator manual, standard operational procedures, etc.).
Substitution Allowed : Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent may be substituted for the general work experience.
Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.
Driver's License Requirement : Some positions require a current, valid driver's license.
Lifting Requirement : Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted AND lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.
Supplemental Information The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated.
Temporary Assignment (TA) :
A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked;
Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.
Documents :
Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Equal Opportunity The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
Benefits
Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.
Education (HS/GED) Did you graduate from high school or do you possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?
Yes
No
General Experience Do you have one (1) year of work experience which demonstrated the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and read and comprehend written materials (e.g., operator manual, standard operational procedures, etc.)?
Yes
No
Work Experience Details In the space provided, list each work experience you held that fully meets this requirement. Include ALL of the following information for EACH experience, separately:
Employer's name;
Your job title;
Your dates of employment (from mm/yy to mm/yy);
Average hours you worked per week; and,
A description of your job duties.
Driver's License Some positions require a current, valid Driver's License. Please indicate whether you are interested in being considered for positions with this requirement. If you would like to be considered for these positions, you must provide a clear copy of your valid Driver's License.
Yes
No
Ability to Lift and Carry Some positions require the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment. Are you able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted?
Yes
No
Transcripts, Certifications, and Other Verifying Documents Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application. If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.
I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that your application may be rejected.
I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hawaiʻi State Department of Education by 2x
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