POWER MOWER OPERATOR-GROUNDS KEEPER (BC-03) [2 vacancies]

POWER MOWER OPERATOR-GROUNDS KEEPER (BC-03) [2 vacancies]

Salary

$4,662.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

004267

Department

Department of Parks & Recreation

Division

Park Maintenance and Recreation Services

Opening Date

07/05/2026

Closing Date

7/11/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

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Position Information

Keep Honolulus parks clean, safe, and beautiful while working outdoors!

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division, is looking for Power Mower Operator-Grounds Keepers to fill the following vacancies:

• One (1) vacancy assigned to the Middle Street to Aiea High School area
• One (1) vacancy assigned to the Wahiawa-Mililani and Aiea-Pearl City-Halawa Area

A Power Mower Operator-Grounds Keeper 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 Youll 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!

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 passenger-type 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:

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

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies 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.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• • Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• • Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• • Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• • Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• • Retirement Plan: The Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• • Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• • Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• • Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Describe your experience with the repair and/or operation of passenger-type (riding or sit-on) power mowers.

Include the following in your explanation:

a) The specific position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you performed this type of work;b) The type of passenger (riding/sit-on) power mowers you operated (please provide equipment brand and model, if applicable); c) If applicable, the type of passenger (riding/sit-on) power mowers you repaired, how you performed the repairs, and the tools or materials you used; andd) The amount of hours you spent each week on these tasks.

Answer with "N/A" if you do not have experience in these areas.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/