GROUNDSKEEPER I (DELEGATED) - KAUAI

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a Groundskeeper I to maintain landscaped grounds, lawns, hedges, and adjacent areas. The position uses hand and power tools and operates light motorized equipment to keep outdoor spaces orderly.

Qualifications include no specific experience required, a valid Hawaii driver’s license, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and willingness to undergo SIDA clearance if applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience and Training: None required.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and use tools in grounds maintenance.
• Physical: must lift up to 60 pounds and hold a valid Hawaii driver's license.

Skills

No experience required

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Light equipment

Job description

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-22

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 40 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

Salary: $4,368/mo. or $52,416 annually (BC-02, Step A)

This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT).

If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT Personnel Office at [phone], Monday - Friday, 7:45AM - 4:30PM (HST).

The Department of Human Resources Development State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Groundskeeper I position performs a variety of manual work in the cleaning, care and maintenance of landscaped grounds areas such as lawns, hedges and other plantings, and adjacent sidewalk and other paved and unpaved areas; uses hand and power lawn tools, and operates light motorized equipment.

To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Experience and Training: None required.
• Ability to: Understand and follow oral instructions; use hand and power tools used in grounds maintenance; operate light motorized equipment; care for plants, trees and landscaped areas; and perform lifting, carrying and other manual work typical of the class.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds without assistance.
• Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license to drive in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment.

Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found \"not guilty by reason of insanity\", of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years.

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-2145 for assistance.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Transportation (DOT) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review.