Handyman (LMO/TS 1)

Organisation
Jamaica Library Service
Reference
VAC-56409
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$18,647 - $25,078 per week
Date Posted
08/04/2025
Expiry Date
21/04/2025
Under the supervision of the Building and Maintenance Officer, the Handyman maintains the grounds of the property, and performs other miscellaneous tasks, in order to maintain a clean and tidy environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains lawns and verges by mowing; 
  • Uses bushwacker and machete to clear difficult areas; 
  • Waters trees, shrubs and lawns; 
  • Ensures upkeep of grounds including removal of litter daily; 
  • Collects garbage and empties garbage bins; 
  • Assists with loading and unloading of plants, resource and other materials, as directed;
  • Washes the Agency’s vehicles; 
  • Cleans the office windows and fans; 
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time, 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Effective listening and observation skills 
  • Ability to follow instructions 
  • Ability to provide oral report (feedback) 
  • Ability to use various hand and power tools and equipment 
  • Ability to work outside of regular scheduled hours, to be available for emergency and/or prearranged work

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Secondary level education; 
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of hand and power tools and equipment e.g. lawnmower, bushwhacker, drills, power saw etc. 

OR 

  • Any combination of equivalent education and experience. 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

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