GROUNDSKEEPER I (DELEGATED) - MAUI

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is hiring Groundskeeper I to maintain landscaped grounds, lawns, hedges, and adjacent areas. You will use hand and power tools and operate light motorized equipment to keep areas neat and safe.

No prior experience is required, but the role requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, a valid Hawaii driver’s license, and eligibility for SIDA clearance where applicable. This is a straightforward, hands-on position within the DOT grounds team.

Qualifications

• No experience required; duties focus on grounds maintenance and care of landscaped areas.
• Must understand and follow oral instructions and be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must possess a valid Hawaii driver's license at time of appointment.
• SIDA clearance process may be required for unescorted access to secured areas.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, hedges, and landscaped areas and keep sidewalks clean.
• Use hand and power tools and operate light motorized equipment as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lift 60 pounds

Follow oral instructions

Operate light equipment

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Light equipment

Job description

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-35

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-35

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

Salary: $4,534/mo. or $54,408 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.

Duties Summary

The 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.

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Minimum Qualification 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.
• Must also 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. To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety , please.

Other Information

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.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in anyway if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

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 more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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