Park and Facility Worker II

Job Posting End Date:

October 28, 2026

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Park and Facility Worker II

Salary Range:

N/A

4,990.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Parks & Recreation, Parks Maintenance

Civil Service or Non Civil Servic e:

Civil Service

Job Summary:

Supervises and performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled work tasks in the development, beautification, and maintenance of scenic, recreational and other landscaped areas; maintains and operates passenger type power mowers; may greet visitors and gives historical and botanical information concerning the site; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

( The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position ).

Supervises and participates in the raking, trimming, fertilizing, and watering of lawns, plants, shrubbery in a scenic or recreational and other landscaped areas set aside for public use;

Propagates plants and shrubs from seeds, cuttings, and roots;
Sprays insecticides and herbicides in order to eradicate harmful insects and weeds;
Cleans and makes repairs to comfort stations, shelters, pavilions, gymnasiums, swimming pools, water fountains, barbecue pits and other facilities in public parks and recreational areas;
Repairs and/or supervises the repairs to comfort stations, shelters, and other structures;
Supervises and participates in the building and repairing of wire, wooden and stone fences and walls, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, fireplaces, and pits;
Supervises and participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of passenger type power mowers;
Plans landscaping operations and modification of existing plans;
Supervises the maintenance, preparation and lining of all park areas for various athletic games and events;
Operates motor vehicles, light motorized, or power equipment and tools as required;
Gives information to the public concerning the historical background of the sites, procedures and policies governing the use and reservation of certain sections within the recreational area;
Identifies the various ornamental plants and shrubbery of the area;
Enforces rules and regulations applicable to the protection of public property and public safety;
Contacts superiors or local authorities and prepares reports on observed violations;
May testify in court and may supervise others as assigned during construction activities; and
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and

one (1) year of work experience in: the care, maintenance, and beautification of landscaped areas; and/or

• the operation or repair of passenger type mowers.
  

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent).

Testing:

Applicants will be required to qualify on a written examination.

Please note exams are held ONLY on Kaua'i. We do NOT conduct testing in other jurisdictions.

When attending the written examination, please be prompt. There will be no admittance if you are late.
The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of Monday, November 16, 2026.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378 .

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination