Groundskeeper (Temporary) Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii (Job ID JR-04207)

Description

Job Posting Title

Groundskeeper (Temporary)

Employee Type

Various

Recruiting Start Date

01-17-2024

Work Year

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools is hiring for Temporary Groundskeepers to join the KS Kapalama Operations team. These are Temporary, Part-time positions, but have the potential to work up to 40 hours/week. Targeted hourly rate is $22 - 24/hour. * Tools & equipment provided by KS. If you have experience in 3 or more of the following areas, we invite you to apply!

• Grounds and Maintenance (hand tools & lawn equipment)
• New Landscape Installation
• Grading and planting
• Irrigation Installation & repair
• Tree Trimming
• 4-stroke small engine repair
• 2-stroke small engine repair experience

Machine Operation Experience: Mini Excavator, Skid Steer, Backhoe, or Wood Chipper experience a plus! Tool Experience: Dual Slope Laser Level, or Grade Rod experience a plus! Licensing & Certification: CDL B License, Aerial Lift certification, ISA Certified, Dump Truck, Hauling Trailer under 10,000 gvw a plus! Job Summary

Mid-level position that works with minimal direction and supervision to perform general and/or specialized grounds keeping and event set up services.  Performs work independently or with other Groundskeepers or Utility Workers in teams.  May supervise the work of lower level staff.

Essential Responsibilities

Groundskeeping Services

• Instructs others in proper risk assessment and safe work practices and technical use of equipment and chemicals.
• Assesses and assembles materials and tools required for work to be performed efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Prepares or instructs others to prepare work areas for work to be performed, and cleans or instructs others to clean work areas, machines, and equipment following work completion.
• Works with others or independently performs general and specialized grounds keeping services.

Safety

• Attends all technical and safety- training, including on-the-job training, uses all PPE, and adheres to safety guidance.
• Assesses work to be performed in advance to identify work-related risks and implements proper mitigations to ensure safety.
• May instruct others in proper risk assessment and workplace safety best practices.
• Reports all safety hazards to supervisor and/or immediately corrects if able to.

Administrative

• Participates in campus and department events and activities as scheduled.
• Constructively identifies and suggests ways to improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Adheres to all employee handbook protocols and policies including mandatory reporting.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.

• High school diploma.
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in grounds keeping services.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good work ethic, including punctuality and good attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to continuously learn new skills and knowledge; ability to demonstrate increasing competence.
• Ability to train and instruct others.
• Ability to read and comprehend training materials and correctly instruct others.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety instructions and correctly instruct others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate after-hours school-related functions and activities.
• Demonstrated values of inclusion.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide current driving abstract.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL License.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Often requires physical work; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds
• Often requires walking/standing, bending/crouching/reaching/etc., and at times sitting
• Manual dexterity and strength to work with hand tools

Working Conditions (including environmental conditions)   

• Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and contact with hazardous materials, dust, dirt, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, etc.
• Works in partnership and as a team with other Groundskeepers in performing a wide range of grounds keeping services
• Often work outdoors and indoors.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday during normal business hours; evening or weekend hours maybe required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at hr@ksbe.edu or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Compensation Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Pay Range

21.61 - 28.99 Hourly

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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