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HII's Mission Technologies division

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

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Sensei Ag

$18.36/hr

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Lifeguard (Temporary)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Job Posting Title Lifeguard (Temporary) Employee Type Various Recruiting Start Date 03-20-2026 Job ... Working Conditions (including environmental conditions) * This position involves traveling to ...

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Athletic Utility Worker (Temporary)

Honolulu, HI • On-site

Kamehameha Schools
Education • 1 - 5K employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Posting Title
Athletic Utility Worker (Temporary)
Employee Type
Various
Recruiting Start Date
03-16-2026
Job Exempt?
No
Recruiting End Date
Open Until Filled
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 Kapālama is hiring two (2) Athletic Utility Workers to support our Athletics department! These positions assist with campus athletic facilities, such as gyms or the stadium, and typically work afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Job Summary
Assists athletic department with a wide variety of support functions including custodial, laundry, mechanical, set ups and direct student support services.
Essential Functions
  • Receives, verifies and processes new uniform inventory.
  • Keeps accurate records on uniform sizing and locker information.
  • Supervises athletic locker room use by ensuring student athletes follow procedures and established rules, securing locker room and monitoring appropriate use of locker room facilities.
  • Responsible for washing, drying, folding, sorting and preparing uniform sets, towels and related items (approximately 1500 pieces per day) for student athletes and approved coaches assigned to a variety of athletic teams on a daily basis.
  • Under the direction of an Athletic Administrator, set up/breakdown fields, facilities and equipment.
  • Opens and secures all areas of the facility as needed for classes, meetings, practices, tours, etc.
  • Meets with users prior to special events to determine facilities usage requirements.
  • Picks up and/or delivers assigned athletic equipment to various locations as required for practices and games.
  • Receives coaches' athletic equipment requests and pulls items from storage. Prepares equipment for safe use by cleaning and ensuring equipment is in working order. Assist with inventory of equipment at the start/end of each season and prepares list of missing items.
  • May sell or collect items at sporting events.

Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Minimum 6 months of related work experience.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to prioritize and complete multiple job assignments.
  • Ability to understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.
  • Previous experience utilizing laundry cleaning and stain removal techniques.
  • Able to work a flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays as needed.
  • Able to lift and push supplies, equipment or laundry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications
  • First Aid and CPR certification.

Physical and Mental Requirements
  • Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
  • Frequently stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp firmly.

Working Conditions
  • This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.

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.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@ksbe.edu or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms). Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS's recruiting efforts must be authorized by Human Resources prior to the vendor's candidate applying with KS.
Work Year
Pay Range
21.35 - 28.30 Hourly
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.
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.
Primary Location
Kapalama Campus
City, State
Honolulu, Hawaii
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