Job Description

Master of the Landscape, Guardian of the Grounds!

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Ready to tackle all aspects of groundskeeping, from routine maintenance to landscape improvements? The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Grounds Keeper to lead efforts in maintaining and enhancing our outdoor spaces in the Waimanalo/Kaneohe areas. This full-time, permanent position involves supervising and participating in the care of lawn and landscape areas, as well as the beautification of parks, playgrounds, and facilities.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and participate in maintenance work, including trimming, mowing, watering, cleaning grounds and facilities (like drinking fountains), and performing general upkeep on playcourts, playground equipment, and recreation buildings.
• Operate vehicles up to a ¾-ton pickup and do required driver maintenance to transport trash, supplies, equipment, and staff to different locations, and use a trailer when needed to haul equipment and supplies.
• Supervise and help maintain outdoor areas including unmanned parks, parking lots, mini parks, right-of-ways, roadways, and traffic-calming areas; check contractor-maintained areas and report their condition; and supervise a small crew of community-service workers and grounds-maintenance staff.
• Train and instruct staff on trimming, mowing, watering, cleaning grounds, and building maintenance; teach proper use, care, and maintenance of tools and equipment; and enforce and demonstrate safety practices for a safe work environment.
• Inspect facilities, grounds, and equipment for damage or vandalism and report to a supervisor; prepare reports and requests for repairs and maintenance; and maintain, manage, and post daily work schedules.
• Review and manage park usage requests for picnics and other activities, and report any damage or misuse of facilities by user groups to the Park Grounds Maintenance Superintendent.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Special Work Requirements

• Work schedule is from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with varying days off.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies with this job title.

Applications must be submitted online by December 27, 2025 , 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

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

Responsibilities

Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:

• use a valid e-mail account;
• verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
• are subscribed to e-mail notices;
• check your spam folders; and
• add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.

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.

Experience Requirement

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas.

Must Be Able To

• Care for and grow shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns.
• Use and maintain grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
• Give and follow clear oral and written instructions.
• Operate hand and power tools for grounds maintenance.
• Take care of plants, trees, and turf properly.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices.

License Requirement

• Valid driver's license (Type 3), as required.
• Obtain and maintain from City Health Services, Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) test, prior to appointment.

Training And Experience Evaluation

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your training, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

Examination Weight

Training and Experience Evaluation...................100%

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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