Groundskeeper (Temporary)

Kamehameha Schools • Kurtistown, HI

2d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii Campus is looking for a Temporary Groundskeeper to work a Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30am - 2:00pm shift. Initially this will be a temporary position that will run through the end of the year, with the possibility for extension. Our ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of hands-on groundskeeping or landscaping experience and a valid Drivers License. This is a 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation and 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.
• Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana.
• Comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED