Gardener/ Painter/Conductor

Qualifications, skills and expectations:

• Certificate or vocational training in painting, horticulture, or facilities management.
  
• At least 3 years of experience in both painting and gardening roles.
  
• Experience in child-safety handling or transport support is an added advantage.
  
• Skilled in tool use, landscaping machinery, and safe chemical application.
  
• Reliable, trustworthy, and proactive work ethic.
  
• Physically fit and capable of multitasking across departments.
  
• Excellent communication in English and Kiswahili.
  
• Must be flexible, collaborative, and service-oriented.
  

• Painting Duties
  
• Perform professional interior and exterior painting on surfaces like wood, plaster, drywall, steel, and brick.
  
• Patch, prime, and finish painted areas in classrooms, offices, walls, furniture, and fixtures.
  
• Prepare work areas properly, including moving furniture or covering items to prevent paint damage.
  
• Restore all painting sites to their original condition upon completion.
  
• Assist with cost estimation and accurate paint/material usage records.
  
• Maintain painting tools and recommend replacements when necessary.
  
• Gardening Duties
  
• Flowerbeds & General Areas
  
• Prune, weed, water, and fertilize flowerbeds, hedges, trees, and shrubs.
  
• Renovate and reorganize garden layouts using existing or new plant material.
  
• Apply organic herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers responsibly to control pests and promote healthy plant growth.
  
• Collect dry twigs and maintain safe, clean walkways.
  
• Lawn Care
  
• Mow lawns regularly and trim edges to maintain a neat appearance.
  
• Water and topdress lawns with a mixture of red soil, fertilizer, and manure annually.
  
• Replant patchy or bare areas and ensure proper watering and pest control.
  
• Weed lawns to ensure healthy turf growth
  
• General Compound Work
  
• Sweep driveways, parking lots, and common outdoor areas.
  
• Collect garden trash and debris for proper disposal.
  
• Wear protective gear and adhere to all school safety and hygiene standards.
  
• Conductor / Transport Support Duties
  
• Ensure Kindergarten children board the correct bus and are safely handed over to parents/guardians.
  
• Ensure all students wear seatbelts and remain seated during transportation.
  
• Maintain discipline and passenger safety on school buses.
  
• Report misconduct or any concerning behavior to the Transport Manager.
  
• Encourage cleanliness on buses by discouraging littering.
  
• Support the Transport Manager and drivers during school trips or event-related movements.
  
• Event and Operational Support
  
• Assist with physical setup and takedown for school events, functions, or community activities.
  
• Provide logistical support for deliveries, outdoor events, and after-hours duties as required.
  
• Work in a role that combines creativity, hands-on service, and community impact.