HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.012 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKER II 20250711PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.012
Class Specifications for the Class:
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKER II
WS-10, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Plans, supervises and participates in skilled tasks in several trades in heavy
construction, and in the maintenance and repair of buildings and/or other indoor and
outdoor structures; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished in its ability to supervise and perform skilled tasks in
several building trades such as masonry, welding, carpentry and plumbing pertinent to
heavy construction, and the maintenance and repair of buildings and other structures and
may occasionally lead the work of other skilled workers, but mainly confines supervision to
unskilled and semi-skilled helpers in assisting the work.
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.)
• Plans, lays out, assigns and participates in a variety of construction, repair and
maintenance activities of buildings and grounds;
• Inspects work before starting to determine scope and complexity;
• Inspects carpentry and other work in progress and upon completion for conformance to
work orders and established standards;
• Supervises or inspects paving, patching or resurfacing of driveways, roads, sidewalks,
parking areas, etc.;
• Supervises and participates in the pouring of concrete slabs;
• Supervises and participates in the construction, repair, installation and/or maintenance
of storm drains, fences, tool sheds or other structures;
• Supervises and participates in welding and other metal repair work;
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• Supervises or inspects the trimming of trees; instructs equipment operators to do job as
specified in the work order;
• Reads and interprets plans and sketches and working drawings as required;
• Recommends changes in plans to meet field conditions;
• Estimates and requisitions materials, tools, equipment, personnel and contractual
services when required;
• Maintains safety standards;
• Maintains records and submits work reports;
• Investigates complaints and recommends action if necessary;
• Operates and services a variety of hand tools and power equipment and operates a
vehicle to transport crew, equipment supplies to work sites.
Knowledge of:
Practices and methods used in the several building trades including safety
procedures; the tools, equipment and materials used in the several building trades.
Ability to:
Plan, lay out, assign and review the work of subordinates; determine need for repairs in
several building trades such as masonry, welding, carpentry and plumbing pertinent to
heavy construction, and for the maintenance and repair of buildings and other structures;
use of hand and power tools common to several building trades; read and interpret plans
and specifications for construction work; determine personnel, materials and equipment
required for various construction and maintenance work; keep records and prepare reports;
give and receive oral and written instructions; perform heavy lifting, moving and other
manual work typical of the class; maintain good working relationships with others.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE WORKER II, which was approved as on March 16, 2016, effective on March
1, 2015, and amended on February 22, 2019, and this is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: July 11, 2025
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
Jill Niitani (Jul 11, 2025 13:56 HST)
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.012
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKER II
WS-10, BU-01
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
high school; and
• four (4) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of
buildings, structures and equipment.
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 for 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
carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing or a related field from an accredited
community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the
specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. An Associate’s degree in carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing or related field from
an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted
for two (2) years of the specialized work experience 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 human resources staff in order for more than one degree to be credited
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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 the 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.
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
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class, CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE WORKER II, which was approved as on March 16, 2016, effective on March
1, 2015, and amended on February 22, 2019, and this is to be substituted for that
specification
Approved: July 11, 2025
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
Jill Niitani (Jul 11, 2025 13:56 HST)