Job Description

Posting number: 070267

Department: Department of Parks & Recreation

Division: Park Maintenance and Recreation Services

Job classification: POWER MOWER OPERATOR-GROUNDSKEEPER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Beaches, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Drivers, Custodial, Grounds & Landscaping, Architecture

Summary

Logo for the Department of Parks and RecreationA grounds keeper with a helmet and face shield weed whacking the grass along a City street.A grounds keeper mowing park grounds in a motorized passenger-type mower with roof.

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Special Work Requirements

• Work schedule is from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with hours and end times varying depending on the vacancy.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
• This position will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits, including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Examples of duties

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Qualifications

At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Some experience and/or training in the repair or operation of passenger-type power mowers or similar motorized equipment.

Must be able to:

• Safely operate and maintain power mowers and basic landscaping equipment.
• Perform routine lawn and landscape maintenance for public facilities.
• Identify hazards and follow safety practices while performing outdoor work.
• Follow instructions, work efficiently, and handle physical tasks such as lifting and moving materials.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

1. Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
2. Obtain and maintain from the City’s Health Services Branch a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) test, prior to appointment.

Supplemental information

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.