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Maintenance Officer (Level 2),

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: March 13, 2025

Summary

Under the supervision of the Office Services Supervisor, the Handyman ensures the maintenance and cleaning of the building and environs of NFA’s compound, inclusive of the property boundaries. Salary Range: 💰$1,439,455 - $1,935,907 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

  • • Mows lawn and clears shrubs in the yard.
  • • Deposits garbage in the public collection trucks as required.
  • • Disposes of garden waste e.g. cuttings from hedges.
  • • Assists with the general maintenance and clearing of the building.
  • • Effects minor repairs on the building (carpentry, plumbing, electrical).
  • • Cuts weeds, waters lawn and trims hedges.
  • • Sweeps and rakes premises.
  • • Assists with cobwebbing of buildings and cleaning of windows as required.
  • • Waters and tends to all gardens on the premises.
  • • Assists in the removal of furniture and equipment as required.
  • • Maintains the outer areas of the property.
  • • Performs any other related duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Skills

  • Core:

    • • Very good dexterity.
    • • Good customer service skills.
    • • Good communication skills
    • • Good time management skills.
    • • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
    • • Ability to work independently
    • • Team work and cooperation
  • Technical:

    • • Basic understanding of the NFA’s operations and guidelines
    • • Basic knowledge of gardening and chemical spraying
    • • Basic knowledge of landscaping
    • • Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and electrical works

Qualifications

  • • Basic Civil Service Entry Requirements
  • • One (1) year experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

  • Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

    • • Working long hours in sun, heat and dust.

Applications accompanied by resume should be submitted no later than March 21, 2025 to: Senior Director Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hope Gardens Kingston 6 📧 Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm 📋 Subject: Maintenance Officer (Level 2) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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Maintenance Officer (Level 2),

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On-Site
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Permanent

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Experience

Mid-Level

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Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Public

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