City and County of Honolulu

Salary
See Position Description
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
376223
Department
Department of Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
06/09/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Position Information

Nursery Worker I (BC-05)
$4,471/month
Propagates, cultivates, fertilizes and otherwise cares for plants in a nursery; and performs other related duties as required.

Related duties include the physical maintenance of assigned grounds.

Nursery Worker II (WS-05)
$4,789/month
Supervises and participates in the propagation, cultivation, fertilization and care of plants in a nursery; and performs other related duties as required.

Related duties include the physical maintenance of assigned grounds.

There are multiple vacancies with the Department of Parks and Recreation which may be filled at either the Nursery Worker I (BC-05) or Nursery Worker II (WS-05) level. Work schedule is from Monday to Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but may vary depending on the position. May be required to work after hours, evenings, weekends, or holidays to accommodate work load, special projects and events, and emergency callouts. Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

The following are general descriptions of the Nursery Worker I and Nursery Worker II positions within the Department of Parks and Recreation. These positions are either assigned to the Botanical Gardens Branch or Horticultural Services Branch.

Nursery Worker I (BC-05): $4,471/month. Propagates, cultivates, fertilizes and otherwise cares for plants in a nursery; and performs other related duties as required.

Nursery Worker II (WS-05): $4,789/month. Supervises and participates in the propagation, cultivation, fertilization and care of plants in a nursery; and performs other related duties as required.

Botanical Gardens positions: Exercises a general knowledge of horticultural practices in the botanical garden system, such as: propagating, planting, landscaping, maintaining and caring for trees and plants and physical maintenance of the botanical garden. Makes minor emergency repairs and reports major defects and/or malfunctions of all equipment and machinery. Answers questions from the public on identity and care of plants and flowers. Acts as building custodian as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Special work requirements include exposure to horticultural chemicals, working on steep, wet grades, possibly in water (e.g., lake, stream, or basin), rocky uneven slopes and low precipices, etc., wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Horticulture Services positions: Performs a variety of work such as propagating, cultivating, fertilizing, pruning, planting, care and maintenance of plants and trees in nurseries and tree farms and landscaping and maintenance of lawns, planting strips, traffic medials and islands, park grounds, bikeways and gardens and other areas under the maintenance jurisdiction of this branch. Performs pesticide applications, tasks related to keeping assigned facilities clean and neat, daily cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and other related duties as assigned. 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.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Nursery Worker I: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and cultivation of plants, including the propagation of various plants.

Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge of a variety of trees and plants, their care and propagation; practices, tools, equipment and materials used in nursery work; plant diseases and pests and effective methods of controlling them; various commercial fertilizers and their use, etc. And the ability to do grafting, air-layering and seed germination; identify various plants; recognize common plant diseases, insects and pests; use common tools and equipment used in nursery work; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nursery Worker II: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and cultivation of plants, including the propagation of various plants.

Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge of a variety of trees and plants, their care and propagation; practices, tools, equipment and materials used in nursery work; plant diseases and pests and effective methods for their control; various commercial fertilizers and insecticides and their use, etc. And the ability to do grafting, air-layering and seed germination; identify various plants; recognize common plant diseases, insects and pests; use common tools and equipment used in nursery work; give and follow oral and written instructions; and supervise the work of others.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid Hawaii State driver’s license, as required.

The current vacancies may require the following licenses and certificates:

Valid Hawaii driver’s license (Type 3), prior to appointment.
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), prior to appointment.
Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) Test, prior to appointment.
Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate, prior to appointment.
First Aid/CPR/AED certificates, prior to completion of probation.
Forklift Certification, prior to completion of probation.
Valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A with proper endorsements, prior to completion of probation.
Certificate for Commercial Applicators of Restricted Pesticides, prior to completion of probation.
NOTE: Some of the above certificates are obtained during the pre-employment medical evaluation process. Any required licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated above, and maintained throughout the course of employment in the position.
Examination Process
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score and eligibility for the Nursery Worker I and/or Nursery Worker II levels 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 your 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%

Agency
City and County of Honolulu
Address
650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone
808-768-8536
Website
http://www.honolulu.gov/hr/

Position Information

Nursery Worker I (BC-05)
$4,471/month
Propagates, cultivates, fertilizes and otherwise cares for plants in a nursery; and performs other related duties as required.

Related duties include the physical maintenance of assigned grounds.

Nursery Worker II (WS-05)
$4,789/month
Supervises and participates in the propagation, cultivation, fertilization and care of plants in a nursery; and performs other related duties as required.

Related duties include the physical maintenance of assigned grounds.

There are multiple vacancies with the Department of Parks and Recreation which may be filled at either the Nursery Worker I (BC-05) or Nursery Worker II (WS-05) level. Work schedule is from Monday to Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but may vary depending on the position. May be required to work after hours, evenings, weekends, or holidays to accommodate work load, special projects and events, and emergency callouts. Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

The following are general descriptions of the Nursery Worker I and Nursery Worker II positions within the Department of Parks and Recreation. These positions are either assigned to the Botanical Gardens Branch or Horticultural Services Branch.

Nursery Worker I (BC-05): $4,471/month. Propagates, cultivates, fertilizes and otherwise cares for plants in a nursery; and performs other related duties as required.

Nursery Worker II (WS-05): $4,789/month. Supervises and participates in the propagation, cultivation, fertilization and care of plants in a nursery; and performs other related duties as required.

Botanical Gardens positions: Exercises a general knowledge of horticultural practices in the botanical garden system, such as: propagating, planting, landscaping, maintaining and caring for trees and plants and physical maintenance of the botanical garden. Makes minor emergency repairs and reports major defects and/or malfunctions of all equipment and machinery. Answers questions from the public on identity and care of plants and flowers. Acts as building custodian as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Special work requirements include exposure to horticultural chemicals, working on steep, wet grades, possibly in water (e.g., lake, stream, or basin), rocky uneven slopes and low precipices, etc., wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Horticulture Services positions: Performs a variety of work such as propagating, cultivating, fertilizing, pruning, planting, care and maintenance of plants and trees in nurseries and tree farms and landscaping and maintenance of lawns, planting strips, traffic medials and islands, park grounds, bikeways and gardens and other areas under the maintenance jurisdiction of this branch. Performs pesticide applications, tasks related to keeping assigned facilities clean and neat, daily cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and other related duties as assigned. 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.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Nursery Worker I: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and cultivation of plants, including the propagation of various plants.

Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge of a variety of trees and plants, their care and propagation; practices, tools, equipment and materials used in nursery work; plant diseases and pests and effective methods of controlling them; various commercial fertilizers and their use, etc. And the ability to do grafting, air-layering and seed germination; identify various plants; recognize common plant diseases, insects and pests; use common tools and equipment used in nursery work; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nursery Worker II: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and cultivation of plants, including the propagation of various plants.

Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge of a variety of trees and plants, their care and propagation; practices, tools, equipment and materials used in nursery work; plant diseases and pests and effective methods for their control; various commercial fertilizers and insecticides and their use, etc. And the ability to do grafting, air-layering and seed germination; identify various plants; recognize common plant diseases, insects and pests; use common tools and equipment used in nursery work; give and follow oral and written instructions; and supervise the work of others.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid Hawaii State driver’s license, as required.

The current vacancies may require the following licenses and certificates:

Valid Hawaii driver’s license (Type 3), prior to appointment.
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), prior to appointment.
Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) Test, prior to appointment.
Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate, prior to appointment.
First Aid/CPR/AED certificates, prior to completion of probation.
Forklift Certification, prior to completion of probation.
Valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A with proper endorsements, prior to completion of probation.
Certificate for Commercial Applicators of Restricted Pesticides, prior to completion of probation.
NOTE: Some of the above certificates are obtained during the pre-employment medical evaluation process. Any required licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated above, and maintained throughout the course of employment in the position.
Examination Process
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score and eligibility for the Nursery Worker I and/or Nursery Worker II levels 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 your 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%

What are the benefits of being a City Employee? – Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year. – Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year. – Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years. – Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development. – Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP). – Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees. – Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement. – Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required. – Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item – Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates. – Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available. – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral. – Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.