Grounds Worker

Lanakila Pacific helps individuals with cognitive, physical, social, or age-related challenges build independence and improve their quality of life. Our Grounds & Custodial Services division is a mission-driven social enterprise that provides professional landscape and grounds maintenance services while creating meaningful employment opportunities and supporting the individuals we serve.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Grounds Worker is responsible for maintaining safe, clean, and attractive outdoor environments for our customers. This role performs a variety of landscape and grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, pruning, irrigation maintenance, and general site upkeep using a variety of hand and power equipment. The Grounds Worker supports Lanakila Pacific's mission and values by demonstrating teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence while delivering STAR service in all interactions.

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work–life balance, including:

• Health Insurance (medical, vision, and dental)
• Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Lifestyle Benefits (employee wellness and support programs)
• Additional organizational perks and employee support programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Ability to pass required clearances:
• TB clearance
• Criminal background check
• Pre-employment drug test
• Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (APS) checks

Preferred:

• High school diploma, certificate of completion, or equivalent
• Vocational training or experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
• Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract
• Military base access
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position Specific Duties:

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, string trimming, edging, pruning, hand weeding, and debris removal.
• Conduct basic irrigation system maintenance and repairs.
• Operate landscape maintenance equipment including mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, pitchforks, and pole saws.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Notify supervisors when repairs, maintenance, tools, or supplies are needed.
• Drive company vehicles and transport equipment to job sites when assigned.
• Complete required vehicle inspections, mileage logs, and operational documentation.

Equipment & Safety:

• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Inspect, clean, and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Secure equipment, tools, fuel, and materials in designated storage areas.
• Perform general housekeeping and remove safety hazards from work areas.
• Report damaged equipment, accidents, incidents, or injuries immediately.
• Use equipment and materials safely and according to established procedures.

Other Duties:

• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Complete required training programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS/HOURS:

• Full-time schedule, typically Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, or outside normal business hours to meet operational needs.
• Outdoor work environment with travel between customer and program sites.
• Frequent exposure to weather conditions, humidity, moving mechanical equipment, and uneven terrain.

EQUIPMENT USE:

• Commercial landscape equipment including mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Irrigation repair tools and equipment.
• Various hand tools including shovels, rakes, pruners, pole saws, and related landscape maintenance tools.
• Company vehicles and trailers when assigned.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal, written, and visual instructions.
• Strong initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse individuals and customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent: Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, handling, pushing, pulling, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., talking, and hearing.
• Occasional: Sitting, color vision requirements, travel, and ladder or stair climbing.
• Rare: Lifting over 50 lbs. and night work.