Groundsman at Faircape Group

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Garden Maintenance:

• Pruning of trees and overgrown shrubs
• Reinstate plant beds and garden redevelopment
• Turning over of plant beds
• Cutting of grass and trimming
• Weeding 
• Hand/additional watering when required

Tools & Machinery:

• Inspecting tools before and after use (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brush-cutters)
• Cleaning all tools at the end of each days use
• Oil and sharpen blades of all cutting equipment

Refuse:

• Collecting of household refuse 
• Sorting recyclable waste from general waste
• Cleaning and sanitising refuse bins
• Loading of garden-waste for disposal

Housekeeping/General:

• Clean workshop/canteen
• Clean around Body Corporate Reception, externally
• Open external dining area and courtyard umbrellas, weather permitting
• Clean grounds around security kiosk
• Inspect perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per week
• Spray perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per month

General Maintenance:

• Sweep synthetic turf in courtyards
• Sweep paved surfaces in courtyards
• Sweep paved area around Healthcare
• Collect leaves in courtyards

Qualifications

• Matric advantageous

Experience and knowledge

• 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
• Knowledge of horticultural machinery and tools (advantageous)
• Knowledge of irrigation systems (advantageous)
• Ability to perform basic grounds maintenance tasks
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
• Understanding of health & safety rules

 Skills and Attributes:

• Takes initiative
• Professional appearance
• Good interpersonal skills
• Reliable
• Hardworking
• Driven
• Punctual
• Team player
• Attention to details

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Two written references