Ascension : ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - Job Vacancy - CIVIL & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 26.01.2012 (Article Archived on 09.02.2012)
The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a Civil & Grounds Maintenance Operative to work in the Building & Civil Section of Facilities Management.
The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a Civil & Grounds Maintenance Operative to work in the Building & Civil Section of Facilities Management.
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 £2,797.00 per annum will be paid.
Further information about the post is available from the Building & Civil 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 from the Administrator’s Office by telephoning (+247) 7000 ext 131 or emailing nicola.dillon@ascension.gov.ac.
Completed forms should be sent to the Director of Resources on fax number +247 6152 or by email to Catherine.leo@ascension.gov.ac by no later than Friday 03rd February 2012.
Catherine Leo
Ag Director of Resources
Administration Office
Georgetown
Ascension Island
23 January 2012
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