Facilities & Grounds Technician

Colonial Group; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Facility Maintenance Technician to keep the Kaneohe kīpuka facilities, grounds, and vehicles safe and efficient. You will coordinate repairs, oversee event set-ups, and assist with security and payments handling.

You’ll manage landscaping, plant care, and routine maintenance while communicating clearly with staff and vendors, ensuring compliance with safety rules and policies of LT. This role requires a proactive, team-oriented professional.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six years of related experience.
• Skill in using standard and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of basic gardening, landscape, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical procedures necessary.
• Formal training in the safe use of hand tools power equipment, cleaning compounds and herbicides preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trades required.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and under pressure in demanding times.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to tailor communications to different audiences and actively listen.
• High level of accuracy when handling paperwork and data entry.
• Capability to meet deadlines and manage schedules effectively.
• Must have a strong personal fit with our non-hierarchical, no ego, strong moral compass, intellectually honest, meritocratic culture.
• Ability to guide and support team members.
• Flexibility to handle changing priorities and situations.
• Providing excellent support to internal and external individuals.
• Ability to navigate disagreements and resolve issues professionally.
• Valid driver license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance.
• TB clearance.
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification preferred.
• Must posses and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must provide and maintain a clear driver's abstract acceptable to LT and its insurance carrier.
• Must meet LT requiremens for operating organization vehicles in accordance with organizational policy and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the kīpuka facilities, grounds, equipment, and agency vehicles by following standards and procedures while ensuring compliance with the agency’s policies, and governmental requirements and regulations.
• Maintenance and upkeep of kīpuka grounds, facilities, and equipment (including planting/maintaining vegetation, herbicide application, mowing, leaf blowing, etc.)
• Set-up and break down for outdoor kīpuka and community-approved events.
• Works with the Office Administrator in coordinating the facilities day-to-day security such as ensuring the facilities are secured at the end of the day and providing after hour opening/closing for facility usage.
• Assist with security; report any suspicious and/or illegal activity on kīpuka property.
• Accurately processes payments for janitorial, building, and grounds expenditures.
• Coordinates the physical movement of internal and intra-agency relocation of goods and furniture.
• Participate as needed in special projects as assigned by the Office Administrator.
• Supports the security systems administration: troubleshooting issues, contacting vendors for maintenance/repairs, program new staff into security alarm system, provides on-call support to respond to security alarms 24 hrs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Guiding teammates

Strong work ethic

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools operation

Power equipment operation

Job description

Colonial Group seeks a Facility Maintenance Technician to keep the Kaneohe kīpuka facilities, grounds, and vehicles safe and efficient. You will coordinate repairs, oversee event set-ups, and assist with security and payments handling.

You’ll manage landscaping, plant care, and routine maintenance while communicating clearly with staff and vendors, ensuring compliance with safety rules and policies of LT. This role requires a proactive, team-oriented professional.