Job Description

Salary

$5,767.00 - $7,015.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

071256

Department

Department of Parks & Recreation

Division

Park Maintenance and Recreation Services

Opening Date

09/14/2025

Closing Date

9/20/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Information

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"WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? JOIN DPR."
The

Department of Parks

& Recreation

is looking for a

Park Grounds Maintenance Superintendent

to manage all of the grounds maintenance and related activities in District III (Leeward Oahu).

K

ey Responsibilities

Park Maintenance & Operations Management

- Plans, schedules, coordinates, and supervises maintenance, repair, and beautification activities across park facilities, including buildings, play areas, landscaped grounds, and concessions.

Inspection & Quality Assurance

- Conducts regular site inspections to assess completed work, identify repair or improvement needs, and ensure facilities are clean, safe, and properly maintained.

Personnel Leadership & Supervision

- Manages subordinate supervisors and staff through hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, workload distribution, and ensuring employee safety and compliance.

Administrative & Budget Oversight

- Prepares reports, conducts staffing/equipment studies, and assists in developing budgets and capital improvement plans to support district maintenance operations.

Community & Interdepartmental Relations

- Coordinates with other departments and external planners/engineers on projects, engages with community groups, addresses public concerns, and represents the district in maintenance-related matters. Perform other related duties as required.


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

Additional Job Information

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Applications must be submitted online by

September 20, 2025

, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Seven years of experience in the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas, four of which shall have involved supervisory responsibility.



Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment and tools; and the ability to plan, direct and coordinate work of a large number of employees; explain and interpret laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations; prepare estimates of cost, and requisitions for materials, tools and equipment needed for grounds maintenance work; prepare reports; and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

Substitution

: A Bachelor's degree in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, Botany, Horticulture, or Agriculture from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university may substitute for three years of experience in the care, maintenance and beautification of landscaped areas. There is

no

substitution for the supervisory experience.



The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement.

If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.

Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

LICENSE

REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.

Examination Process

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EDUCATION 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 education, 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:

Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

Employer

City and County of Honolulu

Address

650 South King Street, 10th Floor



Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone

(808) 768-8536

Website

https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/