Temporary Groundskeeper at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit a Temporary Grounds Keeper who will be responsible for cleanliness and ground maintenance of HIAS Offices when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensuring that yard work and maintenance of outdoor areas is carried out to the recognized satisfactory standard and at the frequencies laid down by the organization and ensuring that all work is carried out safely.
• Keeping the compound clean, trimming the fences, trees and shrubs and tending to the flowers
• Ensure that routine repairs and maintenance of offices is carried out to the recognized satisfactory standard and at the frequencies laid down by the organization and ensuring that all work is carried out safely. 
• Drawing to the attention of the appropriate authorities, any repair or maintenance work required at the offices.
• Record every incident/accident that occurs in the building, e.g. power failure, water seepage, alarm ringing, and notify those responsible for appropriate follow-up action
• Assisting in office assisting duties eg: general cleaning, distribution of cleaning supplies in sanitary places, emptying and disinfecting drains and dustbins, organization of archived files

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Kenya Secondary School Certification
• Experience as a Grounds Keeper or in related field for not less than 1 year
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Knowledge in PSEA