The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.
Duties
The gardener is responsible for performing gardening care and grounds maintenance at Mission office facilities including associated agencies, as well as other U.S. Government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed and at the official residences of the Principal Officials at the post.
Uses power equipment commonly used in gardening and grounds maintenance such as tractors and tractor attachments, backhoes, dump trucks, aerial manlifts, forklifts, cultivators, mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, chain saws, woodchippers, rotary tillers, power brooms, pressure washers, and sprayers.
Makes minor repairs when necessary to include adjustments on power equipment used in gardening, and on gardening tools, sprinkler heads, and hoes, determining sufficient water pressure, or valve and pipe coverage needs.
Maintains inventory of gardening tools equipment and/or materials to ensure sufficient supplies are available and items are in serviceable condition. Communicates with customers regarding needs for landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping work.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.
- All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
- The selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
- Completion of primary school is required
Evaluations:
- You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
- You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
- You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Two (2) years of gardening experience is required.
- Language: Limited knowledge; of speaking, reading & writing of English is required.
Job Knowledge: Good working knowledge of how to plant/transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required. Maintenance of gardens and lawns using knowledge of gardening techniques is required.
Skills And Abilities:
The following skills and abilities are required
- Ability to physically perform arduous tasks as well as work independently.
- Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc.
- Ability to use all gardening tools and swimming pool, cleaning equipment.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as eyewear, and safety shoes.
How to Apply
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