Gardener/ Painter/Conductor
2025-06-26T18:27:12+00:00
German School Nairobi
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Admin & Office
2025-07-04T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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To support the maintenance and enhancement of the school’s environment through skilled gardening and painting work, while also offering transport assistance as a school bus conductor and contributing to event support activities under the Facility Manager’s direction.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
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.
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Vacancy title:
Gardener/ Painter/Conductor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
German School Nairobi
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 4 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
To support the maintenance and enhancement of the school’s environment through skilled gardening and painting work, while also offering transport assistance as a school bus conductor and contributing to event support activities under the Facility Manager’s direction.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: professional certificate
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