Groundskeeper

Kamehameha Schools

1d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools is seeking Groundskeepers to join the KS Kapalama Operations team. This is a regular, full-time position supporting the maintenance and beautification of our campus grounds. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to learn the art and science of landscaping while preserving the beauty, safety, and functionality of the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama campus. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, you'll build skills in landscape management, equipment operation, plant health care, irrigation, and environmental stewardship, paving the way for a rewarding career in the green industry while supporting a purposeful educational mission for future generations.

Requirements

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.
Grounds maintenance using various hand tools and gas-powered landscape equipment
New landscape installation
Grading and planting
Irrigation installation and repair
Tree trimming and pruning

Nice To Haves

4-stroke small engine repair (preferred)
2-stroke small engine repair experience (preferred)
CDL License.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.