What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSERY WORKER I (BC-05) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu?
JOB
"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. Examples of equipment you will use include a tractor with various implements (front-end loader, aerator, tiller, scraper flail mower, auger, fertilizer spreader, boom sprayer, and backhoe), forklift, utility vehicle, pole pruner, chainsaw, flatbed truck, and cargo van.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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Applications must be submitted online by March 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST).Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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%
"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. Examples of equipment you will use include a tractor with various implements (front-end loader, aerator, tiller, scraper flail mower, auger, fertilizer spreader, boom sprayer, and backhoe), forklift, utility vehicle, pole pruner, chainsaw, flatbed truck, and cargo van.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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Applications must be submitted online by March 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST).Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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%
