Job Responsibilities: As per instruction from the Property Maintenance Supervisor, and in accordance with agreed priorities, a Fieldworker should expect to be involved in/responsible for the following activities:
1. Trail maintenance, including:
- Keeping paths clear of hazardous plant debris (eg: fallen branches)
- Upkeep of stone and wooden steps, particularly ensuring path safety (i.e stabilizing loose stones)
- Cleaning and maintenance of path drainage and anti-erosion systems
- Collection of non-natural litter
- Upkeep and creation of path edges to ensure visitors keep to the paths
- Management of degradation caused by erosion (eg infilling gulleys)
- Upkeep of bridges as appropriate
2. Maintenance of signage
- Ensuring that signs are not obstructed
- Ensuring that signs are in good condition and repairing as appropriate
- Cleaning and/or repainting signs as appropriate
3. Coco de Mer management
- Collection and de-husking of fallen nuts from both VdM and Fond Pepper and transportation to the stores
- Assistance with mapping and surveying of CdM tress in the VdM and Fond Pepper
- Thinning of Coco de Mer juveniles
4. Firebreak maintenance
- As per instructions, to cut back the vegetation to a height of no more than 10cm within the minimum 10m width of the firebreak
5. Nursery
- Preparation of the area – including collection of humus and topsoil; mixing of the media
- Collection of seeds and/or cuttings of native and endemic plant species
- Sowing and transplanting of seedlings
6. Removal of exotics and rehabilitation
- Exotic seedlings reaching juvenile status to be removed systematically and in accordance with instruction from management
- Removal of adult exotic trees as appropriate and in accordance with instructions from management
7. Water management
- Maintenance of the water catchments area
- Maintenance of water pipes
- Ensuring the area around the waterfall is cleared and maintained in an appropriate manner
- Regular cleaning and maintenance of the water tanks
8. Maintenance of infrastructure and facilities
- General maintenance of the Visitor Centre building including: cleaning, painting, fixing gutters, repairing damage, etc … as appropriate
- Ensuring the “green” areas are maintained, including watering the plants, weeding, mulching etc
- Maintain the car park’s drainage and ensure that no exotics re-grow in the near vicinity
- Ensure that the bins located in the car par are kept in a respectable state at all times
- Upkeep and repair of the seating and shelters within the VdM forest
9. Reporting of damage and/or other instances whereby external contractors will be involved in repair and/or maintenance
10. Any other activities as arise and requested either by the Property Maintenance Supervisor or the Site Manager.
Minimum Entry Requirements: S5 Level of Education, 3 Years Working Experience in a Relevant Field
Apply today, the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
If you think you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your CV and a cover letter to hr@sif.sc, or contact us here or by phone on 4321735 for enquiries.