Grounds Maintenance Technician (Kāneʻohe)

Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawai‘i’s conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a wide variety of clients in almost every ecosystem in Hawaiʻi, primarily including:

· Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance

· Invasive species eradication

· Ungulate-proof/predator-proof fence construction

· Predator and ungulate control

· Trail construction & maintenance 

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Technician will be responsible for clearing/maintaining specified areas of different project sites located on Oahu. This role requires physical stamina, a good eye for detail, and knowledge of plant care and general landscaping/groundskeeping practices. There may be opportunities to support other project activities at other locations, but the primary location of work would be Kaneohe, HI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cart paths, fairways, parking lots and other noted areas by mowing, weeding, pruning, and trimming.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Maintain native planting sites by removing invasive species, grading soil, and applying mulch
• Apply herbicides safely and effectively.
• Ensure the cleanliness and safety of job sites.
• Follow work plans and scheduling provided by supervisors.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure expectations are met.
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked, materials used, and site conditions

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a ground keeper or similar role.
• Knowledge of landscaping/maintenance techniques and equipment operation.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lift up to 50 lbs, kneel, bend, dig) for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Valid driver's license

Work Environment:

• Outdoor work, often in hot, humid, or inclement weather.
• Use of tools and machinery that require protective gear.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Tree felling experience

· Interest in preserving Hawaiʻi’s native plants, animals, and ecosystems

· Familiarity with both native and invasive species identification

· Familiarity with operating power tools such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, etc.

· State of Hawaiʻi Pesticide Applicator license

· Experience operating/working with machinery (Riding lawn mowers, mini excavator, skid steer, etc.)

SCHEDULE

• * Part Time - Flexible, 2–4 days per week: typically, 8-hour shifts that may occur during the hours of 5am to 5pm. Work hours may shift depending on events
• * Full Time – 30 – 40hrs per week, 8-hour shifts - Monday – Friday. Work hours may shift depending on events

COMPENSATION

· Depends on experience/qualifications and project (minimum starting: $17 per hour)

Although our work can be demanding, it is both very unique and very rewarding. To apply, please email, ponojobs@ponopacific.com, with your current cover letter and resume

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17