Groundsman - Orange Vaal Free State: Bloemhof Dam at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• An ABET certificate or relevant qualification. Must be able to read and write. Zero (0) to one (1) years of experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated and willingness to work. Ability to work under supervision, independently and in a team. Work overtime when necessary. Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliances. Knowledge of lawn care processes. Knowledge of pruning and trimming processes and techniques. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Knowledge of chemical use. Knowledge of maintenance procedures for efficient machines.

Duties

• Perform routines relating to the maintenance of the structures and construction work. Move and load heavy equipment on a government water scheme. Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences and benches using hand and power tools. Do maintenance in the garden and other structures, e.g., dam wall, cutting grass, trimming trees, and cleaning. Mix spray or spread fertilisers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees, spraying with Roundup (chemical) and maintenance on the side of the road. Perform regular inspections on tools and report defaults. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters and other ground features. Maintain existing grounds/gardens by caring for sod, plants and trees.