Building Maintenance Helper - Repair & Maintenance Operations Section (Central Unit)

About the Department

Salary Range: 

Position Duties

1. Repairs and replaces window panes, screens, door locks, door bumpers, bathroom accessories, linoleum and tile floor covering.

2. Repairs roof leaks with roof coating, shingles and mineral surface roofing paper; adjusts and re-hangs doors. 

3. Cuts and installs shelves and shoe racks. 

4. Removes and replaces boards that are termite infested or rotted; sands, repaints or varnishes interior walls, shower walls, porches, steps, cabinets, sink tops, furniture such as tables, chair, chest of drawers. 

5. Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repairing of plumbing, water and sewer systems in offices, houses and other structures. 

6. Replaces shower valves, hose bibbs, lavatory, service, laundry tray and sink faucets, washers, stems, packings and gaskets. 

7. Clears clogged toilets and drains; adjusts, repairs or replaces toilet flush valves, closet tank fixtures, seats, closet screws and close coupled closet bolts. 

8. Makes minor repairs to electric wiring; replaces fixtures, switches and electric outlets. 

9. Mixes cement or mortar and makes minor repair; performs manual work in laying pipe, tearing out rotted lumber, stacking materials and supplies, etc. 

10. Uses a variety of hand tools and some power equipment in the performance of work; cleans, sharpens and services tools and equipment used in the work. 

11. May operate a vehicle in the transportation of materials; and may repair power lawn mowers, household appliances, small motor and other auxiliary equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training:  Two years of work experience in performing a variety of building maintenance repair work or its equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

License Requirement:  Some positions require applicants to possess a current, valid Driver's License. 

Lifting Requirement:  Some positions require applicants to possess 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.

Other Qualifications

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:

1. A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;

2. 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,

3. 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.                  

Benefits

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 employee's 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 employee's 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 employee's 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.

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerHawaii State Department of EducationAddress P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804 Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org