Gardener/Groundsman (LMO/TS 1)

Summary

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Wellness, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the position of Gardener/Groundsman at the Port Maria Hospital. The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications: • Primary School Level of education. • A minimum of six (6) months in a similar capacity. Salary Range: 💰 $969,644 – 1,304,056 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Establishing and maintaining attractive, healthy lawns, gardens and grounds.
• • Mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing/mulching on a regular basis.
• • Recognizing the need for new vegetation, transplanting and watering plants.
• • Attending to the proper upkeep of the parking area, fences and borders.
• • Ensuring that all tools are kept clean and functional.
• • Safely storing tools in the area provided when not in use.
• • Removing garbage from collection receptacles and deposit in house provided for removal by garbage collectors. Note well, infectious waste safely stored for incinerator.
• • Performing high dusting as required by supervisor or designate.
• • Keeping windows clean.
• • Regularly cleaning outside drains and grease traps.
• • Performing any other duties as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Required Skills

• • Good and effective working relations exist with other staff members.
• • Willingness and hardworking.
• • Work performed to the highest possible standard.
• • Pleasant and even-tempered.
• • Ability to safely operate trimmers, mowers and other equipment used in maintaining the grounds.
• • Good communication skills.
• • Knowledge of horticulture/agriculture.

Qualifications

• • Primary School Level of education.
• • A minimum of six (6) months in a similar capacity.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2025 February 21 to: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development North East Regional Health Authority 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre Ocho Rios, St. Ann 📧 Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm 📠 Fax: (876) 795-2747 ℹ️ Subject: Gardener/Groundsman (LMO/TS 1) 🙏 Note: We thank all applicants for responding; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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