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Position Purpose:
Operate driven machinery, mainly for mowing grass, road and yard cleaning as well as machinery for tree felling.
Ensure proper maintenance of the plant premises and ensure all external areas are sound, safe, and tidy aesthetically
pleasing and they present a safe environment.
Ensure that grass is properly cut to the facilities’ soft services specification and vegetation and trees are trimmed to an
acceptable standard as per specific requirements.
To ensure that all required machinery to perform these tasks is in a safe and reliable condition and first line maintenance
including checking of oil and fuel is adequately carried out.
Position outputs:
OUTPUTS
Operate all machinery for Road and Yard Cleaning, grass cutting and vegetation control within TE.
Ensure that the Service Specification requirements are met when performing the duties of cutting grass, trimming the hedges
and vegetation control.
Follow the roster provided by the Facilities Supervisor to rotate efficiently between the assigned areas that have to be cut.
Avoid wastage of fuel and consumables. Come up with some savings initiatives to control costs within your area of responsibility.
Do first line maintenance on the machines which includes checking of oil, fuel and cleaning the machines after use.
Work together in cooperation with the gardeners who have to collect after you and also clean some corners where the
machine doesn’t reach.
Conduct all duties in a safe manner and contribute to safety talks and help promote a safety culture within the team.
Come up with some innovations and cost saving initiatives, e.g., on water usage for irrigation and fuel saving for the
machines.
Always wear the correct protective clothing when performing your duties.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Facilities Supervisors and gardeners and communicate well to
understand any challenges related to your expected deliverables.
Promptly report any breakdown in the machines or any suspicion of a breakdown and not wait until the machine has
damaged other components.
Do not abuse leave days and always arrange your leave with your Supervisor prior to taking it.
Qualifications & Experience:
No qualification required.
▪ Drivers’ License (Code 08)
▪ One year Previous Operator Experience or Driving Experience
Basic literacy to read & write
ADDED AADVANTAGE
▪ Experience in a construction or facilities environment.
Minimum of 1 years’ experience as an Operator or a Driver.
Standard Job Requirements
▪ Might be required to travel to nearby depots
Competencies:
COMPETENCIES
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