UTILITY SERVICE ATTENDANT
PORT MARIA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
PORT MARIA P.O.
ST. MARY
The Utility Service Attendant is responsible for maintaining the grounds and surrounding areas of the property in a clean and attractive manner, undertaking minor repairs and washing vehicles assigned to the location.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
ü NVQ-J level 2 certification in disciplines such as: Gardening, Landscaping and Sanitation Services or the equivalent Secondary level education
ü Knowledge in the use of chemicals and hazardous material
ü At least six (6) months relevant work experience in a comparable position and business/work environment such as: a hotel, a public park, a commercial or office, a housing complex, or an education institution
KEY COMPETENCIES:
ü Equipment Maintenance skills
ü Landscape Gardening skills
ü Flexibility
KEY DUTIES:
ü Mows and rakes all lawn areas and remove and dispose of shrubs as directed
ü Prunes trees and hedges, keep perimeter fence free of encroaching vegetation and assist with the mending of broken fence
ü Maintains flowerbeds and potted plants in accordance with established gardening standards
ü Sweeps and ensure all paved areas are kept clean
ü Disposes of garbage, wash garbage bins and skips each time the garbage is removed
ü Maintains equipment and tools and report defects or malfunctioning of equipment/tools immediately
ü Reports accidents and hazardous situations promptly
ü Cleans and store tools and equipment in designated area
ü Undertakes minor/routine repairs to tools and equipment and report cases of major repairs to supervisor
ü Washes and clean all vehicles assigned to the location as required
ü Provides assistance to the maintenance department as required
ü Monitors and cleans grease traps and gutters at applicable locations
ü Arranges tables and chair and assist with decorations for special events
ü Changes light bulbs, basic plumbing fittings and basic assembling and installation
ü Moves equipment and office furniture for the various Departments on property
ü Carries out paint jobs as required
ü Manages inventory of chemicals used in grounds maintenance
ü Conducts bi-monthly checks of fire extinguishers
ü Cleans and effect minor repairs to furniture in students’ multi-purpose area
ü Cleans walls and doors
ü Installs safety signs throughout campus
ü Tidies and maintains storage area
All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letter, must be addressed to:
THE DIRECTOR
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVLOPMENT
THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED
The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Ministry of Education, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans