Groundskeeper ; Delegated - Kauai

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-22

This job posting is open until 40 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Salary: $4,368/mo. or $52,416 annually (BC-02, Step

A)

Contact: , Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM (HST)

Groundskeeper I – performs a variety of manual work in the cleaning, care and maintenance of landscaped grounds areas such as lawns, hedges, and other plantings, and adjacent sidewalk and other paved and unpaved areas; uses hand and power tools, and operates light motorized equipment.

Experience and Training: None required.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral instructions
• Use hand and power tools used in grounds maintenance
• Operate light motorized equipment
• Care for plants, trees and landscaped areas
• Perform lifting, carrying and other manual work typical of the class

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds without assistance.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license to drive in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment.

Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Clearance: All positions requiring unescorted access to secured areas must undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. The candidate must not have a disqualifying conviction within ten years of the application date.

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

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. The DOT will use electronic mail to notify applicants of important information regarding the status and processing of their applications. Applicants should keep current contact information to receive notifications.

The examination will be conducted on an unassembled basis. Applicants may be required to attend in-person interviews or further testing in Hawaii at their own expense.

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