Gardener/ General Worker

**ENTRY-LEVEL QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**
- A Grade 12 certificate (preferred)
- Sound general handyman and building maintenance knowledge
- Proven passion for gardening and property upkeep
- 3 + years of Facility/Property maintenance experience, which includes sound garden maintenance experience
- A valid Code 8 Drivers license will be advantageous.

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**
- Perform general maintenance repairs which include but are not limited to:

- painting and brick work
- tilling, plastering, skimming
- plumbing repairs such as replacing washers, replacing cartridges, unblock drains, repairing or replacing the inner workings of the cistern
- electrical repairs such as wiring a bedside lamp, wire a 15Amp plug as well as replace a wall socket/ light switch
- Perform scheduled garden maintenance keeping the property in tip top shape
- Taking inventory and stock of all equipment, power tools and building materials
- Perform other duties, as and when so requested, in support of team goals.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES**
- Punctuality/Timekeeping
- Honesty and reliability
- Team player and Good Interpersonal Skills
- High quality of work and attention to detail
- Efficient and flexible
- Verbal and written communication.

**SCREENING PROCEDURE**

All applicants are expected to provide or avail themselves for:

- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (with dates and reasons for leaving, citing your most recent remuneration and expected income)
- Proficiency assessments to assess competence in areas required, inclusive of a panel interview.

**Note**:
St Luke’s Combined Hospices reserves the right not to make an appointment to this position.

St Luke’s Combined Hospices is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 3 years (required)
- Maintenance: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/04/25