Lead Groundskeeper Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Makawao, Hawaii (Job ID JR-05303)

Description

Job Posting Title

Lead Groundskeeper

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

11-04-2024

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Job Summary

Lead position that works with little to no supervision to perform general and/or specialized grounds keeping and event set up services.  Assigns work to Groundskeepers I, Groundskeeper II, and Utility Workers, and supervises their work to ensure quality performance.

Essential Responsibilities

Groundskeeping Services

• Leads on-the-job safety and technical training.
• Assesses work to be performed in advance to identify work-related risks and implements proper mitigations to ensure safety.
• Instructs and trains others in proper risk assessment, safe work practices, and technical use of equipment and chemicals.
• Prioritizes, plans, assigns, and supervises Groundskeepers I and II in their daily grounds keeping duties. 
• Assesses, assembles, and orders materials and tools required for work to be performed efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Prepares or instructs others to prepare work areas for work to be performed, and cleans or instructs others to clean work areas, machines, and equipment following work completion.
• Works with others or independently performs general and specialized grounds keeping services.

Safety

• Attends all technical and safety- training, including on-the-job training, uses all PPE, and adheres to safety guidance.
• Assesses work to be performed in advance to identify work-related risks and implements proper mitigations to ensure safety.
• Instructs others in proper risk assessment and workplace safety best practices.
• Reports all safety hazards to supervisor and/or immediately corrects if able to.

Administrative

• Participates in campus and department events and activities as scheduled.
• Constructively identifies and suggests ways to improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency, and leads implementation of improvements.
• Adheres to all employee handbook protocols and policies including mandatory reporting.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.

• High school diploma.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience grounds keeping services.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good work ethic, including punctuality and good attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to continuously learn new skills and knowledge; ability to demonstrate increasing competence.
• Ability to train and instruct others in the performance of grounds keeping work.
• Ability to read and comprehend training materials and correctly instruct others.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety instructions and correctly instruct others
• Very good verbal and written communication skills; good conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate after-hours school-related functions and activities.
• Demonstrated values of inclusion; role model for others.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide current driving abstract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience.

• CDL License.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Often requires physical work; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Often requires walking/standing, bending/crouching/reaching/etc., and at times sitting.
• Manual dexterity and strength to work with hand tools.

Working Conditions (including environmental conditions)   

• Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and contact with hazardous materials, dust, dirt, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, etc.
• Works in partnership and as a team with other Groundskeepers in performing a wide range of grounds keeping services
• Often work outdoors and indoors.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday during normal business hours; evening or weekend hours maybe required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Work Year

12

Pay Range

25.63 - 34.38 Hourly

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Maui Campus

City, State

Makawao, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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