KENYAN LATEST JOBS 2014: HelpAge Jobs in Kenya. Gardener/Groundsman

HelpAge Jobs in Kenya.
Gardener/Groundsman
Posted on December 20, 2013 at 5:13 pm
NGO Jobs in Kenya
HelpAge International is a global network
of not-for-profit organizations with a
vision of a world where older people fulfill
their potential to lead active, dignified,
healthy and secure lives.
To facilitate this and in service to the
older people, we seek to fill below
vacancy.
The post-holder will be responsible for
the general maintenance of the grounds
and gardens at the office, keeping the
office compound tidy.
The post-holder will have a primary
school education qualification. He/she will
have good working knowledge of
gardening and landscaping. He/She will
have ability to work independently and
make good decisions with minimum
supervision. He/she must be able to
communicate in English or Kiswahili.
Previous work experience in a similar or
same role is an added advantage. For
more information on this position, please
refer to the attached job description.
Department: Finance & Administration
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsible To: Senior Administrative
Officer
Relations with Others: Providing support
to EWCARDC staff.
Purpose: Responsible for the general
maintenance of the grounds and gardens
at the office, keeping the office compound
tidy.
Responsibilities:
Cleaning;
Carry out gardening duties, requiring a
minimum amount of supervision.
Soil cultivation, digging, forking,
mulching, watering, raking, weeding,
edging, pruning, bed preparation and
planting.
Wash and keep tidy the parking area
external washing areas, toilets, and
assist in cleaning inside the office
when needed.
Lawn maintenance and cultivation, use
mower properly, adjusting to correct
heights and quality of grass cutting
The use and maintenance of hand
tools and basic light machinery.
Keep the borders thoroughfares and
lawn paths clear and free from litter at
all times
Empty litter bins around the
compound
Assist with the erection and
dismantling of lawn sheds whenever
necessary
Prepare and plant flowers
Assist staff and visitors with car
parking
Cleaning of office vehicles
Loading and unloading office supplies,
arranging files and consumables in the
stores
Health and Safety;
Understand and ensure the
implementation of the office health
and safety policy and emergency fire
procedures
Report any faulty appliances, damaged
equipments or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practices within
the office compound
Monitor the work of the company
security and report any issue to the
Senior Admin Officer
Others;
Switching on and refueling the
generator, informing the Admin team
when the generator needs service and
fuel procurement
Carry out any other duties as
requested by supervisor(s)
Person Specification:
Essential:
Good working knowledge of gardening
and landscaping
Ability to work independently and
make good decisions with minimum
supervision.
Ability to communicate in English and
Kiswahili, both written and oral
Experience:
At least 2 years working experience in
a similar role
Education Criteria:
Primary school education qualification
Desirable:
Team player
Culturally sensitive, good public
relations and flexible
To apply for this position, please send an
updated CV and covering letter,
explaining how you meet the criteria for
this role to the Regional Human Resource
Coordinator on helpage@helpage.co.ke
by 10 January, 2014, clearly indicating the
position you are applying for on the
subject of your email.