GROUNDSKEEPER II - OAHU CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Groundskeeper at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Hawaii. The role involves supervising and participating in grounds maintenance activities.

Ideal candidates should possess two years of relevant experience, the ability to supervise others, and knowledge of grounds care practices. This immediate vacancy also requires a valid driver’s license. Applicants will undergo background checks and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time work experience in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to supervise and assign work to others.
• Knowledge in the care and cultivation of landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in groundskeeping tasks.
• Maintains landscaped grounds and adjacent areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Supervision

Equipment operation

Tools

Power mowers

Edgers

Trimmers

Hand tools

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 26-0248. Immediate vacancy located at the Women’s Community Correctional Center. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will appear on the State of Hawaii’s Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page.

Duties Summary

Supervises and participates in performing a variety of manual work in groundskeeping. Supervises the work of a crew in cleaning, caring for and maintaining landscaped grounds and adjacent areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

Experience and Training: Two years of full‑time work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds and other landscaped areas, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge of Care and cultivation of shrubs, flowers, trees, lawns; use, care, and operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as power mowers, edgers, trimmers, and hand tools.

Ability to Assign and supervise the work of others; keep time and attendance records; gain cooperation of others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; operate and use grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools; perform lifting, carrying and other manual work typical of the class.

Driver’s License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

• Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
• Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
• Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Other Requirements: Applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into positions with the Department of Public Safety shall be subject to drug screening, as required by federal, state or local laws or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check. Applicants will be responsible for any costs involved.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability

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 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.