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
Other
Required degree level:
Other
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