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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.060 PARK CARETAKER I 20220127PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 7.060 Class Specifications for the Class: PARK CARETAKER I BC-02, BU-01 Duties Summary: Performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the repair, maintenance and beautification of an assigned park area, playground, or gymnasium; operates light equipment and tools; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from that of the Groundskeeper in that the Park Caretaker I is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the grounds, buildings, equipment, and other structures located within an assigned recreational area; whereas the Groundskeeper is primarily concerned with the performance of unskilled tasks in the care and maintenance of grounds within or adjacent to park facilities, public buildings, or other landscaped areas. This class differs from that of the Park Caretaker II in that the Park Caretaker I performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of park grounds, buildings, equipment and other structures therein; whereas, the Park Caretaker II in addition to performing a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of park grounds, buildings, equipment and other structures, supervises subordinate Park Caretakers in the development, beautification and maintenance of scenic and recreational areas. 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). • Cares for and maintains lawns, hedges, trees, and shrubbery, by cleaning, planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, mowing, sweeping, and raking; • Assists in planting shrubbery and plants, sodding lawns, and propagating plants and shrubs from seeds, cuttings, and roots; • Cleans comfort stations, pavilions, gymnasiums, swimming pools, water fountains, barbecue pits and other facilities in public parks and recreation areas; • Maintains athletic fields and baseball diamonds in good condition for play; PART I PARK CARETAKER I 2 7.060 • Enforces rules and regulations applicable to the protection of public safety and public property; • Operates light motorized equipment and tools as required; • May operate an automobile or truck in the performance of duties; • May make minor maintenance repairs such as changing light bulbs and worn sockets and replacing faucets, washers, and toilet floats; • May make simple oral and written reports; • Occasionally assists in the various trades as required; and • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: The care and cultivation of shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns; operation and care of grounds maintenance equipment and tools. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; operate hand and power equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance; learn pertinent rules and regulations and enforce them with tact and courtesy. This is an amendment to the specification for the class PARK CARETAKER I, which was approved on August 28, 1957, amended on November 16, 1973, February 5, 2008, and on February 26, 2013, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 27, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 7.060 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: PARK CARETAKER I BC-02, BU-01 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. 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 he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. PART II PARK CARETAKER I 2 7.060 License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent) and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy This is an amendment to the specification for the class PARK CARETAKER I, which was approved on August 28, 1957, amended on November 16, 1973, February 5, 2008, and on February 26, 2013, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 27, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources