Caretaker (LMO/TS 3) - Veterinary Services Division

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Services Officer, the Caretaker is responsible for ensuring that the premises at the Veterinary Services Division Complex (Head Office) and all Government assets are properly secured and protected. The officer is also responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the grounds and its surroundings. 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that the main gate is properly manned at all times in the absence of the Security Guard; 
• Ensures that the buildings at the Ministry’s Library, Plant Quarantine Office and the Veterinary Services Division are properly locked and secured; 
• Ensures the buildings and gates are securely locked outside of normal working hours;
• Ensures that all security and firefighting equipment functions effectively at all times, and reports defects or problems to the Administrative Services Officer; 
• Liaises with the Ministry’s Security Officer with a view to maintaining effective security systems on the premises during normal working hours; 
• Seeks advice and directions on matters pertaining to security systems from the Administrative Services Officer, Veterinary Services Division and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Security and Energy Officer; 
• Maintains a register of normal working hours, weekends and public holidays;
• Reports any defects, or loss in or around the compound to the Ministry’s Security Officer;
• Maintains custody of all office keys for the building, and ensures offices are properly locked and secured after working hours; 
• Assists with the maintenance of the office grounds by cutting grass of the lawns and edges and cleaning of surroundings; 
• Informs the Administrative Services Officer/Ministry’s Security and Energy Officer of any break-in or theft of government property, and prepares reports; 
• Makes reports of all defective external lights to the Administrative Services Officer;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to use own initiative 
• Good teamwork and co-operation skills 
• Good Interpersonal skills 
• Strong customer and quality focus skills 
• Integrity 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills 

Technical: 

• Basic report and writing skills 
• Knowledge of security procedures 
• Good working knowledge of minor building maintenance 
• Knowledge of the operations of Government/Ministry’s policies and procedures 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Successful completion of Secondary Level Education; 
• Three (3) years’ experience. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• On call twenty-four (24) hours daily. 
• Must reside on property. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.