Groundskeeping Supervisor ; F1-03

Position: GROUNDSKEEPING SUPERVISOR I (F1-03) [1 vacancy]

Guide the Crew Behind Clean, Safe, and Welcoming Parks

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

Looking for a role where you can take pride in the spaces that bring people together? The Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services is seeking a Groundskeeping Supervisor I. This full‑time, permanent role, located in Kaneohe, involves supervising maintenance staff and ensuring grounds and facilities are well maintained.

What You Will Do

• Lead and direct groundskeeping crews by assigning daily work, overseeing park and playground maintenance activities, and supervising weekend operations.
• Inspect parks and recreational areas regularly to evaluate work quality, identify maintenance needs, and plan repairs and improvements.
• Ensure safe work practices by enforcing safety regulations and training employees on the proper use and care of tools and equipment.
• Maintain workforce accountability by monitoring attendance, addressing performance issues, and administering corrective action when necessary.
• Coordinate resources and operations by transporting supplies and equipment, requesting needed materials, and completing required reports and accident documentation.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions

• Work schedule is five days a week from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., with varying days off.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
• This position will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.

Benefits

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.

Experience Requirement

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

• Understand the principles and practices of supervision.
• Understand the propagation, planting, and maintenance of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
• Plan, supervise, and review the work of others.
• Detect plant diseases and initiate methods for their eradication and control.
• Train employees on safety practices and the proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Give and follow oral and written instructions.

License Requirement

• Valid Hawaii State Driver's License (Type 3/automobile)
• Certification in the appropriate category as a Commercial Applicator of Restricted Pesticides, as required.

Citizenship Requirement

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.

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