JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION/TITLE MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

WORKING HOURS FULL TIME

JOB PURPOSE Undertake the day-to-day care and maintenance of the Gardens and overall property maintenance at Jastam House and to work within a team environment to keep the grounds & house to the highest standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These include the following, but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Further tasks can be added at the request of the Employer based on the skills, potential and interest of the employee.)

 You will be delegated work on a daily basis by the Estate Operations Manager and in turn you will ensure that the work is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE:

 Attend to the general gardening duties including but not limited to: cleaning, grass cutting, watering of plants, trimming of hedges, pruning, weeding and top work of fruit trees and any other trees, planting, collecting fruits and vegetables, fertilizing and composting of fruit trees, plants and other parts of the garden and feeding the tortoises, cleaning of water drains on all buildings and power washing all walkways (or as directed by the Estate Operations Manager)

 Assist with the vegetable garden and nursery when requested to

 Ensure beach area in front of the gate is swept regularly

 Report any dangerous branches, dead or leaning trees to Management to prevent possible danger to Guests/Staff.

 Clearing rubbish and any other litter (dog faeces, dead animals) away from the garden and grounds and to dispose of appropriately.

 Excavating & digging trenches where necessary for new garden beds, pipes or any other requirements within the garden.

 To aid in keeping the tool shed clean and tidy

MAINTENANCE:

 Undertake any repairs around the property or as directed by the Estate Operations Manager.

 Daily rounds of the property to identify areas which need to be fixed or repaired i.e. lights, pumps and taps, doors etc…

 Clean all the high windows and lower windows of the main house, bungalows and hanging lamps before occupation.

 Ensure all storm drains are maintained and are unblocked at all times

 Wooded slats on roofs, facia boards and slats of all bungalows, laundry and managers house are to be kept clean

 Cleaning of all water drains around all buildings and power washing of all walkways and driveways on the Estate.

 Help with the removal, emptying and cleaning of garbage bins on a daily basis

 Share the responsibility with your co-workers to keep lamps, water bowls and other duties done before, during and after occupancy of the villa

 Assistance with offloading and loading of equipment and stock as and when required

 Ensure security of the premises during working hours.

 To assist with all new project work on the grounds.

 The use garden trimmers, leaf blowers, power washing & any other machinery required to maintain the property

 Assist with maintaining & cleaning the pool and all its equipment

QUALIFICATIONS  Previous experience in gardening &/OR Property Maintenance would be an advantage

 Able to work independently with minimal supervision but also able work as part of a team

 Good general knowledge of plants and gardening practices as well good DIY skills (plumbing, carpentry, masonry etc…)

 Physical ability to perform all tasks including some heavy lifting

 Must have a valid Driving License

 Weekend & Overtime work will be required

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