Gardener at US Embassy

Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Gardener position in the Facility Management office.

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 post. 
• Uses power equipment commonly used in gardening and grounds maintenance such as tractors and tractor attachments, back hoes, dump trucks, aerial man lifts, 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 grounds keeping work.

Education Requirements: Completion of primary school is required.

Experience: Two (2) years of gardening experience is required.