General Assistant II (P14) (Gardens & Grounds & Sports Fields) (Facilities Management : Campuses[...]

General Assistant II (P14) (Gardens & Grounds & Sports Fields) (Facilities Management : Campuses) (X2 POSTS) (Re-advert)

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job Description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University. For more information, please review the following link : Justice / Criminal / NRSO”.

General Assistant II are Gardeners & Sports field workers within the campus domain. General Assistant II within the garden and grounds, Sports Fields will be responsible for the conservation of the grounds, reshaping, parking lots, tennis courts, workout tracking, and water fountains, of the UJ Campus. Including pest, irrigation, and maintenance of equipment and ensuring repairs. Perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance duties and assist the team coordinator.

Responsibilities

Includes Gardens & Grounds and Sports fields

Gardens and Grounds : Lawn Care

• Mow lawns, fields, and other grounds to prepare and fertilize the soil.
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain lawns.
• Operate push or riding power lawnmowers, sprayers, backpack leaf blowers, and hand and power tools.
• Rake leaves and remove trash and debris from assigned areas.
• Sweep walkways, entryways, and grounds.
• Make routine adjustments and minor repairs.
• Prune shrubs to maintain desirable limb structure.
• Remove dead, diseased, or broken branches using hand saws and prunes.
• Remove debris and litter from grounds and empty trash cans on an as-needed basis.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters and other ground features.
• Plan or cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens.
• Cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.

Garden & Grounds : Plant Maintenance

Tools, and equipment safety

Landscaping

Health and Safety

UJ Policy

Minimum Requirements

Competencies And Behavioural Attributes

Recommendations

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding the job content : Shahistha Osman at Tel :

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits : Shahistha Osman (HCM Business Partner) at Tel :

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