Vacancy Details

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Job Summary

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Requirements and Expectations

Requirements

An ABET Certificate. Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. Experience in performing manual work will serve as an added advantage.  Knowledge and Competencies: Basic knowledge of the following is essential: General work in handling equipment and appliances. Various general work, including lawn care processes. Pruning and trimming processes and techniques. Chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product knowledge. Daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance. Supporting water utilization and water resource strategy. Health and safety procedures. Garden maintenance and planting practices. A basic understanding of government legislation. Must be able and willing to work in or near rivers, dams, canals, and confined spaces.

Duties

Key Performance Areas: Perform general assistant work. This includes but is not limited to loading and off-loading furniture, equipment, and other goods to their relevant destinations. Cleaning government vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Cleaning the relevant workstations and ensuring working areas are clean. Cleaning lawns and pruning trees where necessary. Clean and maintain grounds, canals, etc. Repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences around canals, dam areas, and benches using hand and power tools. Mix spray or spread fertilizers using hand or atomic sprayers or spreaders.  Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, and other ground features.  Maintain existing grounds/gardens by caring for sod, plants, and trees. Rake and mulch leaves and irrigate plants and lawns.  Sweep walkways and grounds, and clean buildings by sweeping and washing floors. Perform laboring duties to support maintenance, repair, and construction of public infrastructure. Assisting with cleaning and repairing water supply systems like canals, drains, dams, and pipelines.