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Gardener/Groundsman (LMO/TS 1) - PMH

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Organisation
North East Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-48704
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Location
Port Maria
Salary & Benefits
$857,012 € $1,152,632 per annum
Date Posted
27/02/2024
Expiry Date
15/03/2024
The North-East Regional Health Authority invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the position of Gardener/Groundsman at the Port Maria Hospital.

 

The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Primary School Level of education. 
  • A minimum of six (6) months in a similar capacity. 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES

  • Good and effective working relations exist with other staff members. 
  • Willingness and hardworking. 
  • Work performed to the highest possible standard. 
  • Pleasant and even-tempered. 
  • Ability to safely operate trimmers, mowers and other equipment used in maintaining the grounds.
  • Good communication skills. 
  • Knowledge of horticulture/agriculture. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Establishing and maintaining attractive, healthy lawns, gardens and grounds.
  • Mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing/mulching on a regular basis. 
  • Recognizing the need for new vegetation, transplanting and watering plants. 
  • Attending to the proper upkeep of the parking area, fences and borders. 
  • Ensuring that all tools are kept clean and functional. 
  • Safely storing tools in the area provided when not in use. 
  • Removing garbage from collection receptacles and deposit in house provided for removal by garbage collectors. Note well, infectious waste safely stored for incinerator. 
  • Performing high dusting as required by supervisor or designate. 
  • Keeping windows clean. 
  • Regularly cleaning outside drains and grease traps. 
  • Performing any other duties as required by the Maintenance Supervisor. 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

 

Region: 
Port Maria
Occupational fields: 
Other
Other
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Required degree level: 
Other

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