Gardener/Groundsman (LMO/TS 1) - 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.