Utility Service Attendant

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.

UTILITY SERVICE ATTENDANT

FALMOUTH CAMPUS

17 THORPE STREET

FALMOUTH, TRELAWNY

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 Office of the Prime Minister, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans