Midlands State University MSU

GENERAL HAND – GROUNDS AND LANDSCAPING (3 POSTS)

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Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

JOB TITLE: GENERAL HAND – GROUNDS AND LANDSCAPING (3 POSTS)

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director of Central Services and Amenities.

Grounds keeping and landscaping.
Machine operation (Brush cutting, Rider Mower or other mower, fumigation of venues).
Pick up litter, sweep hard surfaces, rake leaves, weed pavers and clean storm water drains.
Remove dead, damaged or unwanted plants.
Prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
Propagate and plant flowers, trees and flower beds.
Water lawns, mixed borders and gardens.
Monitor and maintain plant health, disease and pest control.
Maintain allocated tools, equipment, and detergents in safe and usable condition

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance.
Possession of ‘O’ levels passes will be an added advantage.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Ability to multitask with a good state of health and physic.
Mature person who can work with minimum supervision.
Good time management skills.
A person respectful and dependable.
A team player.
Knowledge of basic handyman skills.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)

Midlands State University

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format. Closing date for applications is 21 June 2022.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.