Under the overall supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer in Accra, Ghana and direct
supervision of the National Human Resources Officer and, in collaboration with relevant units at IOM Ghana, the Grounds Keeper will be responsible and accountable for managing the following resources management functions
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Maintain gardens and lawns.
2. Prepare outdoor areas for various weather conditions.
3. Maintain gardens and lawns, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning, mulching and applying pesticides.
4. Operate and maintain garden and landscaping equipment.
5. Schedule specialty services such as ground leveling or patio installation.
6. Perform other related cleaning duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• High School diploma and relevant experience in Grounds Keeping services.
Experience
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government
institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Proven work experience as a Grounds Keeper.
• Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment.

Skills
• Knowledge of gardening techniques.
• Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods.
Languages
Required
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Desirable
• Working knowledge of Twi and any other local Language is an advantage.