Caretaker (LMO/TS 3)
Bureau of Gender Affairs
Salary Range: $560,092 – $633,724 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Caretaker is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients and employees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDE:
- Cultivates and maintains all plants, flowers, grass, and trees on the Shelter grounds and inside the building;
- Irrigates all foliage on the Shelter grounds and inside the building as necessary;
- Sweeps and cleans debris from walkways, driveways and main grounds of the property;
- Cleans and maintains bathroom, store room and all other rooms located outside the building;
- Secures the keys to the property by placing them in a safe place and for easy access to the Shelter Manager
- Opens and closes shelter dorms as required
- Checks shelter roof for pooling of water, debris, plant growth etc, to prevent leaking;
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Functional/Technical Competencies
- Sound knowledge of landscaping and gardening
- Sound knowledge of plumbing and carpentry
- Excellent knowledge of safety requirements while using the requisite tools
- Good Customer and quality focus
Core Competencies
- Oral and written communication skills
- Planning and organising
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Team work and cooperation
- Integrity
- Interpersonal skills
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Completed Secondary School Education
- NCTVET Certificate in Horticulture and Landscaping would be an asset
- Minimum of three (3 years’ experience in the related field
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Friday, February 12, 2021 to:
Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport
4-6 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5
We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.