POWER MOWER OPERATOR-GROUNDS KEEPER (BC-03) [1 vacancy]

Position Information

Keeping Grounds Healthy Neat and Welcoming !

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

Ready to keep outdoor spaces looking their best through expert mowing and grounds care The Department of Enterprise Services Honolulu Zoo is looking for a Power Mower Operator-Grounds Keeper ! This position located in Honolulu is responsible for operating passenger-type power mowers as a primary duty while caring for maintaining and beautifying landscaped areas.

What Youll Do

• Operate mowers edgers loaders and other equipment to maintain lawns and paved areas and clean up leaves branches stones and trash.
• Clean zoo restrooms entrances and buildings by scrubbing mopping waxing polishing filling paper dispensers and emptying trash while checking daily for cleanliness.
• Trim and care for plants using herbicides or insecticides safely and make sure visitors follow safety and animal-protection rules and signs.
• Weed and water lawns and planted areas and help control rodents cats mongooses and pigeons by trapping or preventing nesting and breeding.
• Plant grass flowers shrubs or trees as directed assist in emergencies like fires or storms and secure gates and buildings as needed.
• Help with minor building repairs like painting changing light bulbs and fixing fixtures and assist with setting up special zoo events.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Special Work Requirements

Apply today! If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future vacancies with this job title.

Additional Job Information

HIRING PROCESS :

The Citys many excellent benefits include :

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

Some experience and / or training in the repair or operation of passenger-type power mowers or similar motorized equipment.

Must be able to :

Safely operate and maintain a passenger-type (riding) power mower.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT :

Examination Process

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION :

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your training experience and / or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT :

Training and Experience Evaluation ..........................................100%

Key Skills

Groundskeeping,Porter Experience,Hand Tools,Pool Maintenance,Landscape Maintenance,Property Maintenance,Horticulture,Irrigation,Maintenance,Heavy Lifting,Gardening,Power Tools

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1