Handyman/Gardener (LMO/TS1)

Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager, Administration and Support Services, the Handyman/Gardener conducts landscaping activities as required, ensures maintenance of the grounds and lawns of the Ministry's compound. Salary Range: 💰 $18,647 – $25,078 JMD per week

Responsibilities

• • Sweeps and rakes compound;
• • Mows and weeds lawns;
• • Trims trees on premises;
• • Maintains and replaces flowers and foliage;
• • Plants, waters and maintains plants;
• • Locates and plants shrubs, trees and flowers;
• • Repairs and maintains gardening equipment;
• • Carries out repairs to concrete and asphalt walks and driveways;
• • Assists with minor plumbing and carpentry repairs;
• • Assists Technical Officer on field trips;
• • Collects soil samples;
• • Performs any other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good oral and written communication skills
  • • Good teamwork and cooperation
  • • Interpersonal skills
  • • Initiative
  • • Strong customer and quality focus skills
  • • Good time management skills

• Technical:

  • • Excellent gardening skills
  • • Good knowledge of landscaping
  • • Basic mechanical skills

Qualifications

• • Successful completion of Secondary School education with the ability to read and write

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated With The Job:

  • • Exposure to Agricultural chemicals/fertilizers

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 12th June, 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 ℹ️ Subject: Handyman/Gardener (LMO/TS1) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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