Groundskeeper

Hawaii Preparatory Academy; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Preparatory Academy on Hawaii Island is seeking a dependable Groundskeeper to join our Maintenance team. You will help maintain campus grounds, safety, and facilities for students, employees, and visitors.

No prior groundskeeping experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided. You will operate lawn equipment, assist with irrigation, and support campus events while upholding safety and teamwork. This role offers steady weekday hours and potential weekend support.

Qualifications

• No prior groundskeeping experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Basic knowledge of landscaping, lawn care and maintenance equipment is helpful.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate power equipment and hand tools.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take on a variety of tasks.
• Positive attitude and pride in maintaining a clean and safe campus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs, walkways, and other outdoor areas.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and power washers.
• Maintain, repair, and install irrigation and outdoor watering systems.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides as directed with safety procedures.
• Assist with campus events, move furniture, and prepare spaces for school activities.
• Support Buildings and Grounds team with general tasks and supervision of temporary staff.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Dependable

Punctual

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Learn to operate power tools

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our Maintenance team as a Groundskeeper. This position plays an important role in keeping our campus grounds clean, safe, and well-maintained for our students, employees, and visitors.

As a Groundskeeper, you will help maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of our campus grounds and facilities.

Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

• Maintain lawns, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs, hedges, walkways, roadways, and other outdoor areas.
• Perform general landscaping duties, including planting, watering, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, raking, sweeping, and clearing debris.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, and power washers.
• Maintain, repair, and install irrigation and outdoor watering systems.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides as directed, following applicable safety procedures.
• Collect and transport trash, recyclables, and landscaping debris to designated disposal areas.

General Maintenance and Campus Support

• Perform minor maintenance, repairs, and light carpentry as needed.
• Clean and maintain outdoor facilities, including comfort stations, swimming pool areas, walkways, and building exteriors.
• Assist with cleaning windows, gutters, roofs, walls, and other exterior surfaces.
• Install and maintain fencing and gates.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of school livestock when needed.
• Support athletic activities by preparing fields, painting field markings, and setting up equipment.
• Assist with moving furniture, delivering supplies, setting up staging, and preparing for school events.
• Provide general support to the Buildings and Grounds team as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising temporary employees, trainees, and students assigned to groundskeeping duties.
• Help with campus events and activities, including occasional weekend support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Skills

• No prior groundskeeping experience is required. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Basic knowledge of landscaping, lawn care, and maintenance equipment is helpful.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate power equipment and hand tools.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take on a variety of tasks.
• Positive attitude and pride in maintaining a clean and safe campus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, as well as indoors when needed.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment, including riding mowers, tractors, forklifts, and other power tools, with appropriate training and authorization.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and follow safety practices when operating equipment and working around others.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Occasional weekend work may be required to support school events and campus needs.

Starting salary: $20-$22 depending on experience.

ABOUT US

The mission of Hawai?i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawai?i.

Our work is grounded in HPA's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, and Wonder.

Located on Hawai?i Island, HPA is a coeducational, college preparatory day and boarding school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our campus is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, unique ecosystems, and a diverse community that makes HPA a special place to learn and work.

We are committed to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and caring for the land around us. Our campus serves as a living laboratory where students learn the importance of protecting our natural environment.

We welcome individuals who share our school mission and values and want to make a positive contribution to our campus and school community.

HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law.