General Worker / Gardener: Post level 18 - University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

Gardening / General Worker:

• Plant, transplant, fertilizes, apply chemicals, water, prune, and weed flower beds and plant areas.
• Maintain flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
• Implement detailed landscape plans.
• Plant and propagate bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
• Pick up and disposes of litter.
• Assist in various maintenance activities as and when required.
• Operate a motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment as appropriate to the position.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or sport fields athletic fields.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Spray weeds with poison.

General duties:

• Attend meetings with the team leader as scheduled.
• Prepare and repair irrigation leaks.
• Line marking to all fields.

Inherent requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years' relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Tractor driver’s License / Code 08

Recommendations:

• Grade 12.
• Good timekeeping.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.

Competencies

Results orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organized manner.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business acumen:

• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading:

• Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all academic records;
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID);
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).