Gardener
Duties
The gardener is responsible for performing gardening care and grounds maintenance at Mission office facilities including associated agencies, as well as other U.S. Government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed and at the official residences of the Principal Officials at post. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of gardening experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Good working knowledge of how to plant/ transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required. Maintenance of gardens and lawns using knowledge of gardening and swimming pool cleaning techniques are required. Good working knowledge of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) FAM and FAH regulations pertaining to grounds maintenance and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Education Requirements:
- Completion of Primary School is required.
Evaluations:
- This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
- LANGUAGE: Limited knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to physically able perform arduous tasks as well as work independently is required.
- Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc. is required.
- Ability to use all gardening tools and swimming pool, cleaning equipment is required.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as eyewear, and safety shoes.
- Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high wind
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