POWER MOWER OPERATOR-GROUNDS KEEPER (BC-03) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Keep Honolulu's parks clean, safe, and beautiful while working outdoors! The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is looking for a Power Mower Operator-Grounds Keeper! This position is assigned to District II, Section 3, covering the area from Middle Street to Aiea High School. This position helps maintain parks and landscaped areas through mowing, groundskeeping, facility upkeep, and equipment operation. Work involves operating passenger-type power mowers and other motorized equipment, maintaining park grounds and comfort stations, identifying hazardous conditions, and assisting with minor maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Some experience and/or training in the repair or operation of passenger-type power mowers or similar motorized equipment.
Able to safely operate and maintain power mowers and basic landscaping equipment.
Able to perform routine lawn and landscape maintenance for public facilities.
Able to identify hazards and follow safety practices while performing outdoor work.
Able to follow instructions, work efficiently, and handle physical tasks such as lifting and moving materials.
Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile).
Obtain and maintain from the City’s Health Services Branch a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) test, prior to appointment.

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.