Ascension : Civil & Grounds Maintenance Operative
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 28.02.2013 (Article Archived on 14.03.2013)

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a Civil & Grounds Maintenance Operative to work with their Repairs and Maintenance Team.

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a Civil & Grounds Maintenance Operative to work with their Repairs and Maintenance Team. 

The principal duties of the post are:

·         Assisting with the upkeep of Two Boats Village, The Residency and Georgetown gardens and public areas.

·         Carrying out general grounds maintenance.

·         Operating the effluent irrigation system in Two Boats Village.

·         Assisting with roads construction and maintenance.

·         Carrying out minor repairs on equipment used in grounds maintenance.

·         Assisting with duties carried out by other sections.

·         Carrying out stevedore duties as a core function.

The successful candidate must:

·       Have at least 1 years experience in grounds maintenance.  Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and landscaping would be an advantage.

·                   Have a careful, methodical and accurate approach to work.

·                   Have the ability to work as part of a team.

·                   Be physically fit and like outdoor work.

·                   Have a strong awareness of safety issues.

·                   Hold a clean, valid driver's licence of classes A, B & C would be desirable.

A competitive salary will be paid. The successful candidate will also receive: 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.  The post is offered as single status and an allowance of £2,825.00 per annum will be paid.

Further information about the post is available from the Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader on telephone number (+247) 6138 or email robert.anthony@ascension.gov.ac  Application forms and a copy of the Job Description are available for AIG’s Human Resources by telephoning (+247) 7000 ext 150 or emailing alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac.

Completed forms should be sent to the Human Resources Adviser on fax number +247 6152 or by email to the above address by no later than Friday 8 March 2013.

Alan H Nicholls

Human Resources Adviser

Administration Building

Georgetown

Ascension Island

26 February 2013