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Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ohana!

Kamehameha Schools is looking for Temporary Groundskeepers to join the KS Kapalama Operations team. These are Temporary, Part-time positions, but have the potential to work up to 40 hours/week.

Targeted starting hourly rate is $24/hour.

* Tools/Equipment/PPE provided by KSK*

If you have professional experience in any of the following areas, we invite you to apply!

• Grounds maintenance operating various hand tools & gas-powered lawn equipment
• New Landscape Installation
• Grading and planting
• Irrigation Installation & repair
• Tree Trimming
• 4-stroke small engine repair a plus!
• 2-stroke small engine repair experience a plus!

Licensing & Certification: CDL B License

Job Summary

Entry-level position that works with direction and supervision to perform general grounds keeping, event set up services and provides assistance to other Groundskeepers and Utility Workers as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

Groundskeeping Services

• Reviews work to be performed in advance with Groundskeeper II/III to ensure understanding of work-related risks and proper mitigation to ensure safety.
• Assists with assembling materials and tools for work to be performed.
• With guidance, prepares work areas for work to be performed, and cleans work areas, machines, and equipment following work completion.
• With direction, may independently perform general grounds keeping services.

Safety

• Attends all technical and safety- training, including on-the-job training, uses all PPE, and adheres to safety guidance.
• Reviews work to be performed in advance with Groundskeepers II or III to ensure understanding of work-related risks and proper mitigations to ensure safety.
• Reports all safety hazards to supervisor and/or immediately corrects if able to.

Administrative

• Participates in campus and department events and activities as scheduled.
• Adheres to all employee handbook protocols and policies including mandatory reporting.
• Constructively identifies and suggests ways to improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Good work ethic, including punctuality and good attendance
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge; ability to demonstrate increasing competence with training and experience
• Willingness to accept and follow directions
• Ability to read and comprehend training materials
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety instructions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate after-hours school-related functions and activities
• Demonstrated values of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Valid Driver's License.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Often requires physical work; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds
• Often requires walking/standing, bending/crouching/reaching/etc., and at times sitting
• Manual dexterity and strength to work with hand tools.

Working Conditions (including environmental conditions)

• Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and contact with hazardous materials, dust, dirt, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, etc.
• Often work outdoors and indoors.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday during normal business hours; evening or weekend hours maybe required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

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