Job Description

Keeping Grounds Healthy, Neat, and Welcoming!
Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!
Ready to keep outdoor spaces looking their best through expert mowing and grounds care? The , 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. HIRING PROCESS:

• Applications must be submitted online in order to be accepted. This job posting will close on December 6, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
• Interviews for the current vacancies will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025.
• A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded.
• Additional interviews for future vacancies may be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur.

The City's many excellent benefits include:

• Generous Time Off - Up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick days, and 13-14 holidays per year.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans with subsidized premiums, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement Plan - State of Hawaii ERS pension and optional retirement and deferred compensation plans.
• Student Loan Relief - Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Career Development - Training and development classes at all levels.
• And much more! - For additional benefit information, visit

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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.
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.
• Understand work hazards and follow safety precautions.
• Care for lawns and landscaped areas.
• Fix minor equipment issues.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn and enforce rules to protect public property and safety.
• Follow safety rules and handle heavy loads properly.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

• Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
• Obtain and maintain from the City's Health Services Branch, a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) test, prior to appointment.

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%

Skills Required