Midlands State University
Charge Hand – Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance (1 Post: Gweru Campus)
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate in Horticulture/ Agriculture or equivalent from a recognised college
- 5 Ordinary level passes including English Language
- A minimum of 3 years experience in related discipline
Duties and Responsibilities
- Daily supervision of landscaping and grounds maintenance personnel at designated areas
- Design and maintain landscape features.
- Ensure compliance to set standards and safe use of tools, equipment and machinery.
- Ensure effective use of chemicals for pest and disease control, and correct application of fertilizers on lawns and flowers.
- Maintain records of tools, equipment and chemicals (assets register).
- Ensure that the lawns and rough grasses are kept to the required height, shrubs and ground covers are trimmed and weed free.
- Ensure fire guards are constructed on time.
- Any other duties assigned by the Director Central Services, Amenities and Maintenance and Deputy Director Maintenance.
Person Specification
- The ability to multitask.
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format. This advert will remain active until all the advertised posts have been filled.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to