Applications are invited for the post of:
General Assistant (Premises)
The General Assistant (Premises) shall perform complete simple maintenance, cleaning and building tasks to keep the interior and exterior of Landscopes’ various sites and premises in perfect condition.
Main Responsibilities:
- Perform general outdoor cleaning duties including sweeping; dusting and cleaning paved areas and gardens
- Carry out general gardening duties to maintain the appearance upkeep of the gardens at various Landscope sites
- Trim, prune, water and weed grassy and planted areas to maintain the grass and vegetation
- Renew and replace leafy plants to maintain external appearance of the garden areas
- Use and apply various types of fertilisers and pesticides to control insects and disease
- Determine the correct level of fertiliser and pesticide application and the appropriate intervals to ensure the ongoing maintenance of plants
- Assist with the construction of landscape and related structures
- Assist in the delivery of building and/or maintenance material
- Assist in the movement of office furniture, as and when required
- Clean and manage drains at various sites to prevent possible blockages
- Perform simple excavation work and patching to contribute to overall site maintenance
- Assist in carrying out any minor repair/maintenance work to external buildings and sites, including painting and tiling work
- Keep equipment in operating condition and report any equipment that requires maintenance to the supervisor
- Follows general work instructions from the supervisor
- Remain available outside normal working hours in emergency situations, if required
Minimum experience requirements:
- 6 – 12 months relevant prior experience is desirable.
Minimum education requirements:
- Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC).