Groundsman (Kingston, Jamaica) - Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM)

 Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining the gardens and compound at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in a good condition, at all times, and also, for performing such duties as require the attention of the Groundsman.

Main Functions:

• Keeping the internal and external grounds and buildings of the ODPEM clean and attractive
• Preparing the conference room and other meeting rooms for the board and other meetings
• Assisting in the store facility (movement of inventory items)
• Sanitizing areas to ensure a healthy environment
• Operating mechanical equipment i.e. lawn mower, sprinkler, chain saws and other garden tools and doing minor repairs

Functional Competencies:

• Be able to operate mechanical equipment i.e. lawn mower, sprinkler, chain saws and other garden tools and do minor repairs
• Knowledgeable in landscaping
• Knowledge of propagation, growing and caring of plants
• Knowledgeable in the operations of generators
• Possess the physical capability for the role

Core Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff
• Must demonstrate high standard of service delivery to meet customer's expectations
• Must demonstrate sound ethical standards showing consistency with values and attitudes geared towards the building of trust and credibility
• Must be able to comply with organizational and regulators policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Completed elementary education up to grade 9 level or equivalent
• Two (2) years experience in a similar capacity

Interested persons may send in their applications including cover letter and resume no later than May 9, 2022 to the:

Director of Human Resources

Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM)

2 - 4 Haining Road, 

Kingston 5.

Please note that response will be sent to shortlisted applicants only.