Groundsman / Yard Keeper

4 months ago


Helderberg, South Africa Merand Corbett & Associates Full time

Western Cape, Helderberg

Our client has a
**6 month temporary** career opportunity for a Groundsman/Yard Keeper.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain condition and appearance of grounds, flower beds and paved areas
- Planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising flowers, shrubs, and trees
- Watering of all flower beds
- Cleaning and painting outside benches, poles, and signs
- Keeping grounds free from trash, litter, debris, and weeds
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment and materials
- Inspect, repair, and maintain pallets
- Sort pallets as per procedure
- Assist with the moving of heavy objects outside the building
- Perform daily inspection of machinery and equipment used outside the building
- Complete daily check sheets and report any deviation/breakage
- Follow safety policies and procedures
- Assist in warehouse when required.

**Requirements**:

- Matric
- Valid forklift license
- Proficient with operating grounds keeping equipment such as hedge trimmers, garden scissors, power tools, forklifts.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
- Physically fit, strong, agile, and dexterous
- Must be willing to work shifts and extra hours from time to time
- For more information please contact:

- Carin Walters