Handyman/Gardner

Job Summary:

Assist facilities unit in keeping good works to guarantee the safety of individuals by observing and alerting of faulty equipment’s, services and surroundings and look after the office and residences compound gardening and ensure green environment.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist electronic and transport mechanics in daily assignments for e.g., helping them in stocks movement, in and out of the stocks, cleaning the stocks managing, and etc.
• Responsible for the cleaning of the office compound removing the rubbish drums.
• Assigned for physical works, all goods to be carried from yard to upstairs and wise versa.
• During the winter he is responsible to install, cleaning and refuelling all the heaters.
• Keeping good records of expenses made on the repair and purchase of office equipment and presenting them upon request by management.
• Fix doors in the organization and change the locks if they are bad.
• Carry out carpentry works by fixing furniture.
• Repair electrical gadgets, repair plumbing appliances, provision of the fuel for generators in office.
• Repair mailbox and replace when necessary. Carry out flooring works, helping in refuelling of office all cars.
• Must have some knowledge of plumbing and should be able to fix minor plumbing works that may arise in the organization.
• Repair and replace general hardware. Remove stains and paint building when necessary.
• Attend to members of staff promptly when called upon.
• To deliver administrative/operative duties in accordance with clear and detailed procedures in order to provide a high-quality service.
• To respond to routine internal/external enquiries from the ARCS or external parties. 
• To maintain positive working relationships with ARCS partners.

Gardener/ Gardening:

• Plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas.
• Maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
• Implements detailed landscape plans.
• Plants and propagates bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
• Assists in the work direction and on-the-job training of other personnel.
• Picks up and disposes of litter.
•  May assist in various maintenance activities as required.
• May operate a motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment, as appropriate to the position.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• May oversee and/or assist with snow removal activities.
• May irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or athletic fields.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Security and administration

• Carry out tasks in this area as delegated by the HoD, Security Manager and report to Security Manager regarding any security related incidents or relevant information.

ARCS Capacity Development Support

• To maintain positive working relationships with ARCS partners.
• To respond to routine internal/external enquiries from the ARCS or external parties.  

Duties applicable to all staff

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Job Requirement:

• Basic knowledge of reading, writings 
• Experience of good communication 
• Red Cross/Red Crescent experience
• Work experience in the humanitarian organization or Governmental departments 
• Knowledge in Federation or movement partners
• Basic spoken and written English
• Local common languages knowledge (Dari and Pushto)

Core competencies

• A good degree of competence in Teamwork; commitment to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; integrity & personal conduct; flexibility; imitative & direction; interpersonal skills; resilience 
• The person specification may vary due to operation requirements

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