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Grounds keeping and Maintenance Facilitator

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt 
Deadline to Apply: This application will remain open until the position is filled.
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour

Job Purpose 

Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, a Grounds Keeping and Maintenance Facilitator performs maintenance and repair work in the upkeep of buildings, structures, and the equipment housed therein; and performs other related duties as required to maintain the grounds and areas of Bishop Museum.

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Mow and edge lawns; trim, transplant and prune plants, grass, shrubbery and trees; water and weed as necessary for a positive and aesthetically pleasing experience for guests. 
  • Maintain the cleanliness of roads and parking areas. Gather and remove campus trash and litter from assigned areas. 
  • Assist with setup and breakdown for events, including and not limited to, tents, chairs, tables, props and supplies. 
  • Assist with the transportation and movement of furniture, collection items, equipment, etc. as necessary. 
  • Performs general building and fixture repairs such as repairing/replacing screens, installing non-skid strips; performs general carpentry repairs such as fixing doors, windows and latches, installing/changing locks; performs simple plumbing repairs such as replacing appliances, replacing fixtures, replacing washers and floats, unclogging drains, performs general painting work such as painting/repaints doors, ceilings etc. 
  • Maintains and repairs equipment and tools which includes cleaning, lubricating and replacing defective parts. 
  • Responsible for maintaining and/or installing equipment such as air conditioning units. 

 

Qualifications 

  • Knowledge and two years’ experience in general maintenance and groundskeeping preferred
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred 

 

Other Requirements 

  • Good attendance
  • Detail-oriented 
  • Willingness to learn 
  • Ability to work well with minimal supervision 
  • Dependable, responsible, team player 
  • Interact with staff and visitors with tact, courtesy, and respect. Cooperate and support teamwork; maintain and strengthen customer and staff relationships. 
  • Notify supervisor of equipment or facilities needing repair or replacement. 
  • Keep self and work area neat and orderly. 

 

Direct Reports 
None

Working Conditions 

  • Work is conducted in a Museum/Office environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces. 
  • Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours, but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives. 

 

Physical Requirements 

  • Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear. 
  • Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. 
  • Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully. 

 

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at hr@bishopmuseum.org or 808-848-4171 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Bishop Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and workforce diversity.

It is our policy to consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veterans status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition.

In compliance with federal law and as a condition of employment, all employees must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact Maricel Barroga, Manager of Human Resources at (808) 848-4171.

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1525 BERNICE STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96817

OPEN DAILY 9 AM – 5 PM

1525 BERNICE STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96817

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