General worker: Sports Ground at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Clean designated/ assigned areas.
• Take stock of cleaning materials and request new materials, as required.
• Pick up and dispose of litter.
• Operate hand and power tools applicable to the trade, such as a brush cutter, snapper, blower, push mower, precision cutter, etc.
• Perform irrigation maintenance when required.
• Mark sporting areas, as required.
• Trim trees, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or athletic fields.
• Assist in maintenance activities as required from time to time.
• Operate a motor vehicle/tractor, when required, to transport materials and equipment, as appropriate to the position.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend meetings with the team leader as scheduled.
• Lift, move and manipulate heavy objects when required.
• Apply/spray fertilizer and /or pesticides according to procedure/ instructions.
• Review and inspect equipment/supplies to ensure proper care in the use and maintenance thereof.
• Read and follow safety procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practises.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof).
• Code EB/B driver’s license (attach a copy)
• Experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience relating to the duties and responsibilities set out above.
• Experience in operating gardening equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.