Ascension : AIG Vacancies
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 11.10.2012 (Article Archived on 25.10.2012)

The Operations Directorate of the Ascension Island Government is the process of putting together a team to carry out external works,

ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT

Vacancies

External Works Team

The Operations Directorate of the Ascension Island Government is the process of putting together a team to carry out external works, and would be interested in hearing from persons, who would like to join this team, and who have the necessary qualifications, skills and experience in the following vocations:

• Carpenters
• Masons
• Facilities Operatives
• Electricians.

Job descriptions and any other information regarding the various posts can be requested from Robert Anthony, Building & Civils Team Leader on telephone number (+247) 6138 or email robert.anthony@ascension.gov.ac .

If you are interested in joining the above team, please submit your CV with a covering letter that sets out your marital status and also your salary package expectations. If, on the face of your CV and covering letter, you are considered suitable for an interview, you will be invited to submit a formal application for the respective position.

Covering letters and CV’s should be submitted to AIG’s Human Resources either by fax on (247) 6152 or email: patsy.moyce@ascension.gov.ac by no later than Monday 22 October 2012.

___________________________

Facilities Operative

The Ascension Island Government is also seeking to recruit a suitably experienced and skilled person to fill a vacant position of Facilities Operative. Engagement will be on a single status basis for a period of one year.

The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, assist other tradesmen with day-to-day repairs and maintenance programmes, assist with maintenance and accommodation services of the Two Boats and Georgetown areas and assist with duties relating to swimming pools, sewage plants and cleaning services. Stevedore duties are a core function of this post.

The successful candidate must have prior experience in some of the duties set out above or be willing to learn and undertake these tasks. He/she must also have a working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and good communication skills.

The post is offered as single status. A competitive salary will be paid. The successful candidate will also receive: an appropriate Ascension allowance, rent free accommodation, utility allowances, mid-tour passage/flight, a gratuity on completion of 2 year contract, free medical and primary dental treatment and generous baggage allowances.

Further information about this post is available from Gerrilyn Crowie, Facilities Services Team Leader on telephone number (247) 6561 or email: gerrilyn.crowie@ascension.gov.ac .

Application forms and a copy of the Job Description are available from Human Resources by telephoning (+247) 7000 ext 132 or emailing patsy.moyce@ascension.gov.ac. Completed forms should be sent to the same email address by no later than Friday 19 October 2012.

Alan H Nicholls

Human Resources Adviser

Administration Building

Georgetown

Ascension Island