POWER MOWER OPERATOR-GROUNDS KEEPER

About the role

The Department Of Parks And Recreation, Park Maintenance And Recreation Services Division, is looking for Power Mower Operator-Grounds Keepers to fill one vacancy each in the Middle Street to Aiea High School area and the Wahiawa-Mililani and Aiea-Pearl City-Halawa area.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power mowing equipment, including a Turfcat 72” mower, to mow and maintain park lawns and landscaped areas across assigned park sites.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties such as trimming, weeding, planting, watering, raking, and maintaining lawns, fields, sidewalks, and landscaped areas.
• Maintain park facilities and equipment, including cleaning restrooms and recreation buildings, making minor repairs, and assisting maintenance and trades personnel as needed.
• Monitor park grounds and facilities for safety and compliance, reporting hazards, vandalism, or rule violations while assisting park users and verifying facility permits.

Special Work Requirements

• Work schedule is from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with hours and end times varying depending on the vacancy.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
• This position will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Benefits

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!

Pay

Details about all available benefits can be viewed by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Schedule

This position requires a work schedule from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with hours and end times varying depending on the vacancy. May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• 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: Some experience and/or training in the repair or operation of passenger-type power mowers or similar motorized equipment.
• Must be able to safely operate and maintain passenger-type power mowers and basic landscaping equipment.
• Perform routine lawn and landscape maintenance for public facilities.
• Identify hazards and follow safety practices while performing outdoor work.
• Follow instructions, work efficiently, and handle physical tasks such as lifting and moving materials.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Requirements

• License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile).
• Additional Requirement: Obtain and maintain from the City’s Health Services Branch a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) test, prior to appointment.

Application

To apply, visit https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/jobs/ and follow the application instructions.