Gardener at U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gardener

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Gardener position in the Facility Management office.

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. 
• Uses power equipment commonly used in gardening and grounds maintenance such as tractors and tractor attachments, back hoes, dump trucks, aerial man lifts, forklifts, cultivators, mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, chain saws, woodchippers, rotary tillers, power brooms, pressure washers, and sprayers.
• Makes minor repairs when necessary to include adjustments on power equipment used in gardening, and on gardening tools, sprinkler heads, and hoes, determining sufficient water pressure, or valve and pipe coverage needs.
• Maintains inventory of gardening tools equipment and/or materials to ensure sufficient supplies are available and items are in serviceable condition. Communicates with customers regarding needs for landscaping, lawn service, and grounds keeping work.

Requirements
Education:

• Completion of primary school is required.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of gardening experience is required.

Skills and Abilities:
The following skills and abilities are required:

• Ability to physically 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.

Salary
USD 5,982 annually

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2024.