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Home My WebLink About7.064 PARK & FACILITY WORKER IIPART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 7.064 Class Specifications for the Class: PARK AND FACILITY WORKER II WS-03, BU-01 Duties 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. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class supervises subordinate Park Maintenance Workers and performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of the grounds, buildings, equipment, and other structures located within assigned recreational and other landscaped areas; encompassing beautification and ground maintenance activities; and performs mowing activities. 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; PART I PARK AND FACILITY WORKER II 2 7.064 • 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. Knowledge of: The care and cultivation of shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns; operation and care of grounds and general construction equipment and tools; the common methods and materials used in simple construction and maintenance work; principles of supervision; the operation and maintenance of passenger type power mowers; occupational hazards and safety precautions. Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; deal effectively and courteously with the general public; operate vehicles and simple power tools and machinery; perform heavy manual work; operate, maintain, and make minor repairs to power mowers; enforce State laws, County ordinances, rules, and regulations; and make simple oral and written reports. PART I PARK AND FACILITY WORKER II 3 7.064 This is the first specification for the class PARK AND FACILITY WORKER II, effective March 16, 2025. Approved: April 8, 2025 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 7.064 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: PARK AND FACILITY WORKER II WS-03, BU-01 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. 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. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in horticulture, landscaping industry or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of work experience for the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. An Associate’s degree in horticulture, landscaping industry or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of work experience for the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas. PART II PARK AND FACILITY WORKER II 5 7.064 C. A Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscaping industry or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of work experience for the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in horticulture, landscaping industry or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of work experience for the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas. 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 human resources 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 they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered. 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. Departments/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. PART II PARK AND FACILITY WORKER II 6 7.064 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 the first specification for the class PARK AND FACILITY WORKER II, effective March 16, 2025. Approved: April 8, 2025 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources