Service Worker: Gardening Machine Operator (Post Level 18) needed at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

Operations and control

• Operating mowing and other gardening equipment.
• Ensure equipment is signed out and returned to store daily.
• Submit inspection report weekly.
• General maintenance and cleaning of gardens and terrain within working hours.
• Follow the daily program schedule or as instructed by line manager.
• Complete schedule according to University Estates operational standards, procedures and protocols.
• Litter picking and loading of general garden refuse.
• Report any work-related concerns to the line manager.

Internal Reporting

• Reporting, feedback to line manager – supervisor.
• Maintenance program and checklist sign off and submissions.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all grounds/terrain are maintained within accordance to standard procedures and specifications.
• Ensure cleaning of equipment and workspace.
• Ensure safe working procedures.
• Comply with health and safety standards.
• Comply with PPE clothing.
• Upkeep of equipment to health and safety standards.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof).
• Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Minimum one (1) year of applicable work experience in operating gardening equipment.
• Machine operating certificate (attach a copy).