U.S. Embassy in Zambia Gardener Jobs in Zambia

U.S. Embassy in Zambia Gardener Jobs in Zambia

Duties

Plans, schedules and participates in the gardening work as assigned including but not limited to soil preparation, planting, pruning, trimming, staking, cultivating, weeding, transplanting, of trees, lawn turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and hedges. Performs other gardening work as required. Prepares soil and plants, cultivate, transplant, fertilize, water, prune, shrubs, trees, flowers, plants to include perennials and annuals, and other vegetation. Mixes topsoil and natural fertilizer applying to grass and flowerbeds as needed.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of gardening experience is required.

Job Knowledge:

Good working knowledge of how to plant/ transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required.

Maintenance of gardens and lawns using knowledge of gardening and swimming pool cleaning techniques are required.

Good working knowledge of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) FAM and FAH regulations pertaining to grounds maintenance and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Education Requirements:

Completion of Primary School

Evaluations:

Language:

English level I (Rudimentary knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to physically able perform arduous tasks as well as work independently.

Ability

to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc.

Ability to use all gardening tools and swimming pool, cleaning equipment.

Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as eyewear, and safety shoes.

Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.

A valid driver's license is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Zambia Gardener Jobs in Zambia

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