Groundsman

GROUNDSMAN II: REF NO: 1SPECSVCBN/56/44/22/05
: R107 196 per annum (Level 02)
: 1 Special Services Bn
: A minimum of Grade 3-9 or ABET L1-4. Special requirements (Skills needed):
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Basic knowledge of
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DUTIES
health and safety. Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it. Knowledge of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment. Ability to operate cleaning machines. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to work in team and individually. Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Perform cleaning duties. Working relations with others. Ability to prioritise and organise work. Endurance, consequent, punctual, loyalty, integrity and practical. Knowledge of gardening and maintenance of equipment.
: Cultivate garden areas. Maintaining cleanliness of outside terrains. Preparing soil for planting. Maintenance of trees, flowers, shrubs and grass in gardens. Removal of alien vegetation. Planting flowers, trees and shrubs. Watering of lawns, landscapes and gardens. Monitoring and maintain plant health. Ensuring proper upkeep of sidewalks, parking lots, fountains, fences, planters and benches as well as grounds keeping equipment. Removal of refuse. Practicing pest control. Assisting with preparing grounds for functions and parades. Handling and maintain basic light machinery, rotary mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, lawnmowers, pole pruners, hand tools etc. Checking serviceability of equipment and machinery and report defects. Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning. Load and unload various articles and equipment needed on the grounds. Irrigate lawns. Remove refuge from the terrain. Load refuge on the truck for transformation to refuge dumps or burn refuge. Maintain neatness of unit areas. Properly maintained equipment save and secure. Apply OHS measures where required.
: WO2 T. Ramsden Tel: 051-402 1406
: Department of Defence, 1 Special Service Battalion, Private Bag X40005,
Tempe, 9318 or Hand delive