Vacancy title:
Gardener

Jobs at:

Deadline of this Job:
31 January 2023  

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, January 21, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

U.S. Mission                           Uganda
Announcement Number:       Kampala-2023-004
Position Title:                         Gardener
Opening Period:                   01/19/2023 – 01/31/2023
Series/Grade:                         FSN 02/FP-CC
Salary:                                     UGX 26,771,244
For More Info:                        KampalaHR@state.gov
Who May Apply:                     All Interested Applicants / All Sources (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Security Clearance Required:      Local Security Certification or Public Trust
Duration Appointment:                 Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:            We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Gardener.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time, 40 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

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.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION:  Completion of primary school is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

A minimum of two (2) years of gardening experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

Good working knowledge of how to plant/ transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required. Maintenance of gardens and lawns using knowledge of gardening and swimming pool cleaning techniques are required.

Evaluations: (This may be tested)

LANGUAGE: Level I (Rudimentary verbal skills) reading/writing/speaking of English is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

Ability to physically able perform arduous tasks as well as work independently.

• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc. Ability to use all gardening tools and swimming pool, cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as eyewear, and safety shoes.
• Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
• A valid Class B driver’s license is required.

Qualifications: 

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure

1. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.

All applications must be submitted online. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for U.S. Embassy Kampala following instructions on the link below:
https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
2. For further assistance call 0414-306001
3. 3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
4. On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.

What to Expect Next:  Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information:  the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Uganda.

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