What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSERY WORKER I (BC-05) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu, HI?
Position Information
"Stewards of Our Urban Forest will Enhance Hawai’i’s Natural Beauty and Bring Communities Together"
The Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry, Horticulture Services Branch, located at the Kapiolani Nursery, is looking for a Nursery Worker I to perform a variety of work such as:
- Propagating, cultivating, fertilizing, pruning, planting, care and maintenance of plants and trees in nurseries and tree farms;
- Landscaping and maintenance of lawns, planting strips, traffic medians and islands, park grounds, bikeways and gardens and other areas;
- Applying pesticides for disease, insects and weed control with hand, backpack, and power sprayer;
- Upkeeping existing facilities including the cleaning of offices, warehouse, bathrooms and kitchen;
- Interacting with the public in a courteous manner including resolving all inquiries and/or complaints and;
- Other related duties as assigned.
Special work requirements include handling and using chemicals, and working in areas treated with chemicals with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). May work solely in remote secluded mountainous areas, where there is no drinking water, restroom, or electricity. Will also serve as Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies for positions with this job title.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online by March 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
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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.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and cultivation of plants, including the propagation of various plants.
Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge of a variety of trees and plants, their care and propagation; practices, tools, equipment and materials used in nursery work; plant diseases and pests and effective methods of controlling them; various commercial fertilizers and their use, etc. And the ability to do grafting, air-layering and seed germination; identify various plants; recognize common plant diseases, insects and pests; use common tools and equipment used in nursery work; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Substitution: Successful completion of the AG149 Plant Propagation course from Windward Community College or similar plant propagation coursework from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your Certificate of Professional Development from Windward Community College and/or official transcript with the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible to be given credit.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid Hawaii State driver's license, as required.
The current vacancy requires the following licenses and certificates:
- Valid Hawaii driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), prior to appointment.
- Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) Test, prior to appointment.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certificates, prior to completion of probation.
- Forklift Certification, prior to completion of probation.
Examination Process
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score and eligibility will be based on the quality and quantity of your training, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Do NOT submit a copy of your resume or position description in place of providing detailed and complete information on your application form.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Training and Experience Evaluation..........................100%
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Salary : $4,695
