Peace Corps/Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions.

Open to :  All sources

Location: Mongu

Work Schedule: Full Time 40 hours/Week

Starting Salary: ZMW 83,651.00/Annum

General Worker: VA- 07/2023

General Description

Under the supervision of the Provincial Programs Coordinator (PPC), the Provincial General Worker is responsible for the general maintenance of the Provincial Resource Center including the grounds and building exteriors. S/he will assist with minor building and equipment repairs and maintenance and for the unloading, loading, and delivery of equipment and supplies.

Main duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Plants and maintains lawns.
• Provides maintenance and care for plants, shrubs, and trees (prepares soil and plants, waters, fertilizes, weeds, sprays, trims, prunes, plants/transplants, etc.)
• Maintains public areas, parking lots, loading docks, service corridors and storage rooms in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.
• Maintains sidewalks, driveways, curbs, paved areas, porches, and water channels free of trash, dirt, leaves and weeds.
• General cleaning of all ground/lawn spaces.
• Assist under supervision in repairing various items, systems and/or components (e.g., furniture, floors, roofs, ceilings, windows, electrical, plumbing etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.

Required Qualifications

In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be legally eligible to work in Zambia, and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following requirements:

• Two years Gardening/Landscaping/General maintenance (buildings and equipment) experience with a certificate in gardening/landscaping or agriculture from a reputable institution is required; OR five years Gardening/Landscaping/General maintenance (buildings and equipment) experience with a proven work record.
• Good working knowledge of plant care and lawn maintenance including knowledge of sun, water, and fertilizer requirements of different plants.
• Basic working knowledge of building and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Experience working for an international organization will be an added advantage.

Completion of senior secondary school will be an added advantage.