U.S. Mission Pakistan is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the “Gardener” position in U.S. Embassy Islamabad.

Basic Function of the Position – The incumbent of this position 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. S/he plans, schedules, and participates in the gardening work as assigned including but not limited to soil preparation, planting, pruning, trimming, staking, cultivating, weeding, transplanting, of trees, lawn turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hedges. S/he monitors sites and determines the need for fertilizers, soil amendments, and mineral additive. The incumbent mixes and applies Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) approved insecticides, and herbicides. Also performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

Education: Completion of Secondary School (10 years of education) is required or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in painting is required.

Experience:  Minimum two (2) years of gardening experience is required.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to physically perform arduous tasks as well as working independently is required. Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc. The 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. Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds. Skills and abilities may be tested.