Groundskeeper

ABOUT US:

The mission of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawaii. Our work is grounded in HPA's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, and Wonder.

Located on Hawaii Island, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, HPA is a co-educational, college-preparatory, day and boarding school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students live and study within rare landscapes, precious ecosystems, and a mix of world cultures. We embrace these attributes to create unique programs, research partnerships, and growth opportunities to empower students with a sense of purpose and the real-world skills to explore and reinvent that purpose over a lifetime. HPA's goal is to be among the greenest of schools and to undertake a leadership role in sustainability education, where our campus serves as a living laboratory that sends engaged citizens and agents of change into the world.

We seek individuals who believe in our school mission and core values and who share our commitment to the children of Hawaii Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Groundskeeper at HPA. As a Groundskeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our campus grounds. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Primary Purpose:

Maintain and care for campus grounds.
Essential Duties/Functions:

Clean, plant, water, fertilize, trim, mow, sweep, shovel, grade, and rake lawns, hedges, trees, shrubbery, landscaped areas, walks, roadways, swales, medial strips, and other planted areas.
Operate light power equipment, including weed eaters, hedge trimmers, power washers, chainsaws, mowers, blowers, and hand tools.
Clean comfort stations, swimming pool, and power wash walkways and buildings.
Provide athletics support, including painting athletic fields for events and equipment setup.
Maintain, repair, and install irrigation and outdoor watering systems.
Perform minor maintenance, repair work, and light carpentry.
Haul trash and recyclables to the proper dump site.
Administer herbicides and pesticides, and dispose of pests at designated dump sites.
Other Duties/Functions:

Supervise temporary help, trainees, and students assigned to the groundskeeping team.
Install and maintain fencing and gates.
Clean exteriors of buildings, windows, gutters, roofs, walls, and power wash walkways.
Assist in the maintenance and care of school livestock.
Assist with carrying and delivering boxes, furniture, and setting up staging for events.
Provide additional support for all school events.
Follow the Rules and Regulations outlined in the HAWAII PREPARATORY ACADEMY Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Working Conditions:

Work both outdoors and indoors as required.
Equipment Use:

Lawnmower, weed eater, tractor, forklift, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, shovel, pick, o'o, basic hand tools, wet-dry vacuum.
Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Occasional weekend duties may be required.
Mental Demands:

Maintain a safety-focused approach when operating tractors and power equipment.
Demonstrate spatial awareness and the ability to work well with others.
Maintain a positive and progressive attitude while completing tasks.
Physical Demands:

Operate various landscape power equipment for extended periods.
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Operate riding mowers, tractors, and forklifts.
Qualification Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge: Familiarity with lawn care and equipment use, including basic hand tools, mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws.
Education/Training: On-the-job training provided.
Experience: No prior experience required.