NURSERY AID / NURSERY WORKER I (PLANT PROPAGATION) (BC-03/BC-05) [1 vacancy]

**NURSERY AID / NURSERY WORKER I (PLANT PROPAGATION) (BC\-03/BC\-05\) \[1 vacancy]** ==================================================================================== Salary See Position Description Location Oahu, HI Job Type Full\-Time Permanent Job Number 065267 Department Department of Parks \& Recreation Division Division of Urban Forestry Opening Date 09/27/2026 Closing Date 10/3/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii **Position Information** ------------------------ **Grow your career while helping care for and maintain plants, trees, and landscapes throughout O'ahu.** The **Department of Parks and Recreation**, **Urban Forestry Division**, **Horticulture Services**, is hiring for the following positions: * **Nursery Aid** \- Kapiolani Nursery, Honolulu (1 vacancy) * **Nursery Worker I** \- \*Opening anticipated\*; location to be determined **Nursery Aid (BC\-03\)** * Care for, water, fertilize, prune, weed, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants. * Assist with plant propagation by preparing planting media, potting and transplanting seedlings, and caring for newly established plants. * Prepare planting areas, install and maintain landscape beautification projects, and maintain nursery and tree farm inventories. * Operate and perform routine maintenance on landscaping equipment, hand tools, and light vehicles. * Help maintain nursery grounds and surrounding landscaped areas in a safe and orderly condition. **Nursery Worker I (BC\-05\)** * Propagate, cultivate, fertilize, prune, and maintain a variety of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants. * Prepare planting media, perform grafting, transplanting, seedling propagation, and related nursery operations. * Install and maintain landscape beautification projects and care for nursery, tree farm, botanical garden, and public landscape plantings. * Monitor plant health and assist in controlling plant diseases, insects, and pests using approved methods. * Operate landscaping equipment and light vehicles and assist with transporting plants, materials, and supplies. **Special Working Conditions** * Monday\-Friday; 6:30 am \- 3:00 pm (schedule may vary) * Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions. * Regular lifting, carrying, digging, bending, kneeling, climbing, and other physically demanding activities. * Exposure to dirt, mud, dust, pollen, insects, and horticultural chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment. * Work in remote or undeveloped areas that may not have drinking water, electricity, or restroom facilities. * Weekend, holiday, evening, or emergency work may be required depending on assignment. * Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies. **Career Progression** A Nursery Aid may progress up the career ladder and/or qualify for other higher\-level positions with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills. The Career progression is as follows: Class Title Salary Range Current Monthly Pay Nursery Aid BC\-03 $4,662 Nursery Worker I BC\-05 $5,043 Promotional Opportunities (Competitive): Nursery Worker II WS\-05 $5,401 Supervising Nursery Worker FI\-05 $5,789 Enjoy **excellent employment benefits,** including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/. Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career! Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding and reliable career path! **Additional Job Information** ------------------------------ 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 the 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.* **EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT****:** **Nursery Aid (BC\-03\):** Some experience and/or training in the care and cultivation of plants. Substitution: Successful completion of the AG149 Plant Propagation course from Windward Community College or similar plant propagation coursework from a regionally\-accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience. Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. Competencies and Skills Needed Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of: * General horticultural practices and techniques used in the care and cultivation of plants, shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawn. * Common plant pests and insects. * The growing characteristics and habits of various plant life. * Use and care of grounds keeping and gardening tools and equipment. Such experience must also have demonstrated the ability to: * Read, understand, and apply written instructions and guidelines regarding work schedules and assignments, safety practices and departmental directives. * Pot and re\-pot plants and do basic propagation work. * Learn the names of and identify common plants and trees. * Use common garden tools and equipment. **Nursery Worker I (BC\-05\):** 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. Substitution: Successful completion of the AG149 Plant Propagation course from Windward Community College or similar plant propagation coursework from a regionally\-accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience. Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. Competencies and Skills Needed Such experience must have demonstrated 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. Such experience must have also demonstrated 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. * Understand and follow oral and written instructions. **LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT****:** For all positions: **Prior to appointment:** * Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile) * Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) (part of pre\-employment medical exam) * Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) Test (part of pre\-employment medical exam) **Prior to completion of probation:** * First Aid/CPR/AED certificates * Forklift Certification (Class C: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks\-Pneumatic Tires) *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** ----------------------- If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job\-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu. 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. 01 **APPLICATION GUIDELINES \& INSTRUCTIONS** When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the **Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question** sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job\-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide **detailed and complete** information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. **Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.** **List each work experience separately, do not** ***combine*** **jobs.** For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD). **In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:** * Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. * Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited. * Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non\-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information. * Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience. * Calculation of experience will be based upon a full\-time, 40\-hour work week. Part\-time experience will be pro\-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. + Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro\-rated to six months of experience. + Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years. * All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment. Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Any information you submit is subject to verification. **Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813\. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.** *If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.* * I certify that I have read and understand the above statements. 02 Which statement **BEST** describes your work experience and/or training in the **care and cultivation of plants**? * I do not have any experience in caring and cultivating plants. * I have experience taking care of my yard and plants. * I have less than 3 months of work experience in caring and cultivating plants. * I have 3 months to 6 months of work experience in caring and cultivating plants. * I have 6 months to 1 year of work experience in caring and cultivating plants. * I have more than 1 year of work experience in caring and cultivating plants. * I have more than 3 years of work experience in caring and cultivating plants. * I have more than 5 years of work experience in caring and cultivating plants. 03 **SUBSTITUTION****:** Successful completion of the AG149 Plant Propagation course from Windward Community College or similar plant propagation coursework from a regionally\-accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience. Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. List any education you would like us to consider for your qualifications. Include: * The name of the college/university you attended, * The location of the college/university, * The specific course you completed for your certificate. *If you are not substituting education and/or certificate for experience, please indicate "N/A."* 04 **CARE AND CULTIVATION EXPERIENCE** **Describe in** **full detail** **your experience and/or training in the care and cultivation of plants.** **Include the following:** * The types of plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers your cared for * How you maintained and cared for them * The position(s) listed in the *Work Experience* section of your application where you gained this experience * The percentage of time spent performing these duties in each position *If you do not have this experience, please input "N/A"* 05 **PLANT DISEASES AND PEST EXPERIENCE** **Describe in** **full detail** **your experience and/or training in controlling plant diseases and pests.** **Include the following:** * The types of plant diseases and pests you encountered * How you identified and controlled the diseases and pests * The methods, products, or treatments you used * The position(s) listed in the *Work Experience* section of your application where you gained this experience * The percentage of time spent performing these duties in each position *If you do not have this experience, please input "N/A"* 06 **FERTILIZER EXPERIENCE** **Describe in** **full detail** **your experience and/or training in applying fertilizer to plants.** **Include the following:** * The types of plants you fertilized * The types of fertilizer you used * How you applied the fertilizer * How often you applied the fertilizer * The position(s) listed in the *Work Experience* section of your application where you gained this experience * The percentage of time spent performing these duties in each position *If you do not have this experience, please input "N/A"* 07 **PLANT PROPAGATION EXPERIENCE** **Describe in** **full detail** **your experience and/or training in propagating plants.** **Include the following:** * The types of plants you propagated * The propagation methods you used, such as seeds, cuttings, division, or grafting * The steps you personally performed, from preparing plant material and growing media through caring for new plants * The position(s) listed in the *Work Experience* section of your application where you gained this experience * The percentage of time spent performing these duties in each position *If you do not have this experience, please input "N/A"* Required Question Employer City and County of Honolulu Address *650 South King Street, 10th Floor* *Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813* Phone (808\) 768\-8536 Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/ Apply