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BUILDING & GROUNDS UTILITY WORKER - OAHU

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Recruitment Number 25-0407

Recruitment Information: The immediate vacancies are with the University of Hawaii located at the following:

• University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus
• Waikiki Aquarium

Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Performs a variety of routine manual and semi‑skilled tasks involved in minor building maintenance and repair work, in addition to general grounds keeping work and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: Person must be citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to TWO (2) YEARS of experience in maintenance and minor repair of buildings and general grounds keeping work.
• Special Requirements: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancies have this requirement.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

Other Information

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit

Electronic Notification to Applicants: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information regarding the status and processing of their applications.

Testing Information: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including the date of receipt of application.

Click here for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Government Administration

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