Grounds Supervisor

Status: Full time, exempt

How to Apply: Click here to apply and submit a résumé. The priority application deadline for this position is April 12. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

• Elevate and preserve the beauty, safety and functionality of Shangri La’s grounds.
  • Ensure the health, beauty and integrity of gardens, plantings and hardscapes across the 5-acre oceanfront site.
  • Diagnose and address plant health, irrigation and environmental conditions to sustain a thriving landscape.
• Lead and develop a high-performing grounds team.
  • Supervise daily operations, set clear priorities and ensure consistently high-quality work.
  • Coach, train and support staff growth while fostering accountability and strong team culture.
• Champion operational excellence in grounds management.
  • Plan and execute daily, seasonal and long-term maintenance and restoration efforts, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement across the site.
  • Oversee equipment, materials and work practices to ensure efficiency, safety and compliance.
• Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration.
  • Collaborate across teams to prepare for events, special projects and visitor engagement.
  • Contribute to restoration and capital improvement initiatives that enhance the center’s impact.
• Perform other work, including special projects, as assigned.

• Landscape Industry Certified Technician (formerly known as CLT) preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Proficient in plant identification, irrigation systems, soil management, pest/disease control and hardscape maintenance.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members and promoting safe work practices.
• Skilled in using landscaping tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to give and follow instructions.
• Computer literacy, including comfort with Microsoft Suite, with a willingness to adopt new technology, including AI, to drive efficiency and communicate effectively.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages is preferred.
• Commitment to inclusive, team-oriented work and a collegial attitude.
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership experience in: landscaping, horticulture, tree and shrub care, fertilizer and chemical application, pesticides, plant identification, pool and pond care, irrigation and sprinkler and/or drainage systems.
• Sound judgment to complete assigned tasks safely and report concerns or issues to the Operations Manager.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain specialized training and certifications as required.

• Ability to work in varied outdoor conditions, including heat, sun exposure and wet weather.
• Physically capable of performing demanding tasks that include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, bending, climbing, navigating uneven terrain, working at heights over 10 feet and operating power tools.
• Willingness to work flexible hours for special events, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Valid Hawai‘i driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Anticipated starting salary range is $56,800 to $71,000, and the final offer will depend on experience.
• Industry-leading benefits, including a 15% employer contribution to your 401(k), comprehensive health insurance, four weeks of paid vacation with additional paid time off, and matching gift benefits of up to $20,000 per year—all designed to support employees’ well-being, productivity and engagement.
• A values-driven culture rooted in integrity, excellence, collaboration, openness and imagination, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.