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

  2025-12-02     Government Jobs     Honolulu,HI  
Description:

Power Mower Operator-Grounds Keeper

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 You'll 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:

  • The Honolulu Zoo is open seven days a week. Therefore, while this position regularly works 5 days a week, your work schedule may include weekends and holidays depending on operational needs.

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.


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