Operations Utility Worker (Temporary, On-Call)

Kamehameha Schools•Kurtistown, HI
•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools’ Hawaii Campus is hiring a temporary, on-call Operations Utility Worker to cover for staff who are on vacation or sick. The initial temporary period runs through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. The role performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled interior and exterior operational support tasks, including custodial, grounds maintenance, and building maintenance work. The position also supports special events by setting up and breaking down event spaces. Work is performed under general supervision, though the worker must be able to work independently without immediate supervision. The position requires physical exertion and may involve various shifts and overtime when necessary. The work location is the Hawaii Campus in Keaau, Hawaii, with possible travel to other locations, including neighbor islands. The hourly pay range is $23.83–$31.98; the posting also lists an hourly rate of $25–$26.

Requirements

  • Less than a high school education; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for listed requirements.
  • At least 6 months of related work experience.
  • Working knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of tools used with plants and ground cover.
  • Working knowledge of the application of common fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
  • Working knowledge of tools associated with janitorial work.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and simple sketches.
  • Ability to work independently with little or no immediate supervision.
  • Ability to operate power tools associated with groundskeeping, custodial, or building maintenance.
  • Ability to stand for long periods and use ladders and scaffolds for cleaning and maintenance.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and across multiple work areas within established time frames.
  • Ability to work various shifts.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in an environment with children and staff.
  • Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequently standing or walking, lifting or carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, reaching, and grasping firmly.

Nice To Haves

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Prior custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or building maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, disinfecting, polishing, cleaning, and vacuuming.
  • Clean appliances, surfaces, and fixtures using cleaning agents and tools.
  • Perform grounds maintenance, including trimming, cutting, mowing, planting, fertilizing, weeding, spraying, watering, digging, and shoveling.
  • Perform building repairs and maintenance, including painting, scraping, cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, and fixture repairs.
  • Perform campus operations tasks such as moving and loading items, setting up events, and carrying supplies, structures, and tools.
  • Report repair and maintenance needs for equipment, supplies, and facilities in the work area.
  • Secure the work area when leaving the worksite.

Benefits

  • Access to Kamehameha Schools’ Total Rewards Program, described as supporting employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being.
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