Junior Support Assistant (Landscaping Assistant)

Overall Purpose of the Job
Upgrading and maintenance of icipe landscape.
Specific Duties

 Planting and replanting of trees and floral plants.
 Sweeping all the pathways, parking areas and cleaning open drainage systems and reporting any defects and clogged drainage systems for fixing.
 Weeding, mulching, and trapping of dead leaves.
 Trimming of flower beds and pruning.
 Mowing of grass within the lawns.
 Irrigating the plants during dry seasons.
 Re-soiling and manuring of plants.
 Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements/Qualifications

 Minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
 Two years of work experience in a similar area.
 Previous experience as a landscaper.
 Be strong, hardworking, and trustworthy.
 Ability to work with less supervision.

Other Desirable Attributes

 Expected to make decisions for own work area and consult regularly with the supervisor.
 Responsibility for the proper use and safekeeping of cash or equivalent financial instruments.
 Undertake specific tasks related to the job.
 Does not supervise staff.

Reporting

This position reports to the Facilities and Assets Manager through the Landscaping Team Supervisor.

Apply via :

recruit.icipe.org