SUPERVISING CHEMICAL TREATMENT WORKER (FI-06) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a Supervising Chemical Treatment Worker at the Manana Warehouse to lead turf care, pest control and field maintenance operations.

You will supervise spraying and fertilizer applications, oversee equipment use, manage safety protocols, and prepare daily reports while coordinating with crews and ensuring efficient and safe work across city facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating competence in care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas.
• Knowledge of chemical application methods and safe handling of agricultural chemicals.
• Ability to train subordinates and supervise, with strong recordkeeping and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Chemical Application, Turf Care & Pest Control – Supervise and coordinate turf spraying, fertilizing, and aeration using pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments; determine application rates and material needs; oversee equipment such as tractors, sprayers, spreaders, aerators, and top dressers; and apply pesticides to control pests including termites, cockroaches, ants, rodents, bees, and wasps.
• Athletic Field & Grounds Maintenance – Plan, supervise, and assign work to utility crews in the upkeep of athletic fields, asphalt parking lots, and walkways; apply knowledge of field dimensions and specifications (football, soccer, baseball, softball); and oversee the safe use of power and hand tools including sod cutters, rollers, plate tampers, and demolition hammers.
• Pressure Washing Operations – Oversee maintenance units in scheduling and coordinating the pressure washing of comfort stations and other facilities island-wide; plan cleaning operations for major city functions and supervise the use of high-pressure washers and attachments.
• Administrative & Reporting Duties – Prepare daily dispatch sheets, calculate and submit material and labor costs, acquire purchase orders and requisitions, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly computer-based reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Supervise chemical treatment

Agricultural chemicals knowledge

Safety procedures

Staff training

Recordkeeping

Tools

Agricultural equipment

Pesticide sprayers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Strong leadership. Safe application. Lasting results.

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a Supervising Chemical Treatment Worker for the Manana Warehouse. This position oversees the application of a wide range of horticultural chemicals, fertilizers, and soil amendments, and the maintenance and upkeep of athletic fields, asphalt parking lots, walkways, and the pressure washing of park facilities.

What You Will Do

• Chemical Application, Turf Care & Pest Control – Supervise and coordinate turf spraying, fertilizing, and aeration using pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments; determine application rates and material needs; oversee equipment such as tractors, sprayers, spreaders, aerators, and top dressers; and apply pesticides to control pests including termites, cockroaches, ants, rodents, bees, and wasps.
• Athletic Field & Grounds Maintenance – Plan, supervise, and assign work to utility crews in the upkeep of athletic fields, asphalt parking lots, and walkways; apply knowledge of field dimensions and specifications (football, soccer, baseball, softball); and oversee the safe use of power and hand tools including sod cutters, rollers, plate tampers, and demolition hammers.
• Pressure Washing Operations – Oversee maintenance units in scheduling and coordinating the pressure washing of comfort stations and other facilities island-wide; plan cleaning operations for major city functions and supervise the use of high-pressure washers and attachments.
• Administrative & Reporting Duties – Prepare daily dispatch sheets, calculate and submit material and labor costs, acquire purchase orders and requisitions, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly computer-based reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Experience Requirement

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas, including the spraying and application of a variety of agricultural chemicals.

Applicable Skills Needed

• Ability to assign, lay out, and supervise chemical treatment work; estimate time, labor, and material requirements; and ensure work is completed efficiently and safely.
• Working knowledge of the classification, function, and use of agricultural chemicals, including fertilizers; methods of chemical application; common weeds, insect pests, plant diseases, and soil structures conducive to plant growth.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in chemical treatment work, including proper operation and maintenance, as well as applicable hazards, safety procedures, practices, and precautions.
• Ability to train and instruct subordinates in proper chemical treatment methods and safety practices; investigate, analyze, and resolve complaints; maintain records and prepare reports; and give and follow oral and written instructions while dealing effectively with others, including the general public.

License Requirement

1. Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.
2. Obtain a Hawaii Pesticide Applicator License, Category 3, prior to completion of probation.

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.