Groundskeeper; Temporary

Job Posting Title Groundskeeper (Temporary)

Employee Type Temporary (Fixed Term)

Recruiting Start Date 05-14-2026

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!

Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii Campus is looking for a Temporary Groundskeeper to work a Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30am - 2:00pm shift. Initially this will be a temporary position that will run through the end of the year, with the possibility for extension.

Our ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of hands‑on groundskeeping or landscaping experience and a valid Driver’s License.

Mid-level position that works with minimal direction and supervision to perform general and/or specialized grounds keeping and event set up services. Performs work independently or with other Groundskeepers or Utility Workers in teams. May supervise the work of lower level staff.

• Instructs others in proper risk assessment and safe work practices and technical use of equipment and chemicals.
• Assesses and assembles 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.

• 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.
• May instruct others in proper risk assessment and workplace safety best practices.
• Reports all safety hazards to supervisor and/or immediately corrects if able.

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

• High school diploma.
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in 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.
• Ability to read and comprehend training materials and correctly instruct others.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety instructions and correctly instruct others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate after‑hours school‑related functions and activities.
• Demonstrated values of inclusion.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide current driving abstract.

• CDL License.

• 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.

• 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 may be required to meet goals and objectives.

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…