General Laborer II - Support District Unit

General Laborer II - Support District Unit

Salary

$4,492.00 Monthly

Location

Facilities Maintenance Branch

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time 12-month

Job Number

2026-00352P

District / Complex Area

Classified / OFO / Facilities Maintenance

School / Office

Classified / Support District Unit

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Max Number of Applicants

35

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Description

Salary Range: Compensation adjustments shall be made in accordance with the applicable established collective bargaining agreement, policy and procedure, or executive order.

General Laborer II, BC-03: $4,492.00

Examples of Duties

• Helps erect wooden and steel scaffolding in and around buildings, scrapes and wire brushes structural steel, wires fences and other metal objects and applies metal primer and paint, using a brush or spray gun.
• Clears roads of dirt, branches, rocks, mud and other obstructions after heavy rains; fills chuck holes with rock.
• Repairs and patches road surfaces with oil, bitumuls or concrete; clears gutters, drains and outlets of obstructions such as rubbish, branches and rocks.
• Lifts containers onto truck, empties contents in truck and returns containers to proper places.
• Assists in erecting concrete forms and mixing and pouring concrete; Repairs and patches concrete sidewalks.
• Paints and repairs guard rails and signs.
• Assists in repairing wooden bridges.
• Clears irrigation ditches and removes obstructions such as rocks, mud and weeds and assists carpenter in repairing wooden irrigation flumes.
• Drills holes in concrete floors with jackhammer.
• Saturates ground areas with solution to kill termites; sprays attics and under pinnings of houses with wood preservative; tears out termite-infested wood from porches, steps, doors, floorings, window sashes, joists and ceilings; paints all new woodwork with wood preservative.
• Assists carpenter in repairing leaky roofs with roofing cement and replaces areas with mineral surface paper.
• Replaces burnt out lights and repairs light sockets, switches and electric outlets and replaces fuses.
• Assists carpenter in hanging doors, replacing window panes, window screen frames, clothes line poles, flooring and door jambs.
• Replaces faucet and shower valves, washers, sink and basin traps, hosebibbs and tank bulbs.
• Clears clogged toilets, sinks and basin drain pipes.
• Overhauls, cleans and repairs stoves and burners.
• Assists painter in preparing surfaces for painting.
• Services motorized equipment by checking and filling gasoline tanks, checking and filling oil in crank case, checking and filling water in batteries, checking air pressure in tires, filling water in radiators and repairing flat tires.
• Washes and greases cars; checks mufflers, springs, brakes, and exhaust pipes and reports findings to mechanic.
• Assists a carpenter in carrying building materials, supplies and equipment to and from job sites.
• Digs post holes and repairs fences in forest reserve areas.
• Refills soda-acid fire extinguishers.
• Operates a passenger-type power mower in cutting grass on public grounds.
• As lead man, baits, sets and checks rat trap lines for the eradication of rats.
• Operates a pickup truck to transport laborers or haul materials to work projects.
• Operates a buster, concrete mixer or similar equipment as a regular work assignment.
• Occasionally assists a plumber in cutting, reaming and threading pipe or a mechanic in cleaning mechanical equipment and shop tools.
• Performs continuous heavy physical labor in refuse collection as the major work assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training:

One year of manual, unskilled and semi-skilled work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Physical and Medical Requirements:

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily. Handicaps in these or other areas will not automatically result in disqualification. Those applicants who demonstrate that they are capable of performing the essential functions of the position will not be disqualified under this section.

Any condition which would cause applicants to be a hazard to themselves or others is cause for disqualification.

Any disqualification under this section will be made only after a review of all pertinent information, including the results of the medical examination, and requires the approval of the Superintendent or designee.

Drivers License Requirement: Applicants must have a current, valid drivers license.

Lift/Carry Requirement: Applicants must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck.).

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;

• A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,

• Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employees enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.
• Workers Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employees job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current, valid drivers license. You must mail in a copy (or attach a scanned copy) of your drivers license immediately upon applying for this position. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position. Do you have a current, valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

ABILITY TO LIFT AND CARRY: This position requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, or lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position.

Are you able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, or lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted?

• Yes
• No

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must possess one (1) year of manual, unskilled and semi-skilled work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Provide complete responses to all items (a to g) for each work experience you held that fully meets this requirement (separate responses for each position held, please):

a. Your official job title;

b. Employers name;

c. Your complete dates of employment (from mm/yy to mm/yy);

d. Average hours you worked per week;

e. Your supervisors job title and brief description of his/her duties;

f. A detailed description of your duties and responsibilities that includes a list of the specific tasks you performed and the level of skill with which you performed them (manual, unskilled, semi-skilled); and,

g. A list of common hand tools and other equipment you used to perform the duties described above.

Failure to provide all requested information may result in your application being deemed incomplete. Do not submit a resume in place of answering this question.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (cont.): Indicate which of the following duties (A to M) you performed for each of the positions you listed in the previous question (separate responses for each position held, please): (A) Helped erect wooden and steel scaffolding and concrete forms. (B) Scraped and wire brushed structural steel, wires fences and other metal objects and applied metal primer and paint using a brush or spray gun. (C) Cleared clogged toilets, sinks, gutters, drains, outlets, irrigation ditches and roads of obstructions. (D) Assisted in mixing and pouring concrete and repaired and patched concrete sidewalks and road surfaces with oil, bitumuls or concrete. (E) Repaired stoves, burners, light sockets, switches and electric outlets. (F) Replaced fuses, burnt out lights, faucet and shower valves, washers, sink and basin traps, hosebibbs and tank bulbs. (G) Serviced motorized equipment by checking and filling gasoline tank, crank case, batteries, air pressure, radiators and tires. (H) Operated a passenger-type power mower, buster, concrete mixer or similar equipment. (I) Assisted carpenter in hanging doors, replacing window panes and screen frames, repairing leaky roofs and wooden bridges and carrying building materials, supplies and equipment. (J) Assisted plumber in cutting, reaming and threading pipe. (K) Assisted mechanic in cleaning mechanical equipment and shop tools. (L) Assisted painter in preparing surfaces for painting and painting new woodwork with wood preservative. (M) Performed continuous heavy physical labor in refuse collection as a major work assignment. Example: As a Laborer at XYZ Construction, I performed B, E, K, and L. As a Laborer at Turner Builders, I performed A, G, and M.

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application. If these documents are NOT received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.
• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.
• I may or may not submit my documents at a later date. I understand that my application will be evaluated based on the information available at that time.

Required Question

Employer Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org