The U.S. Mission in Islamabad, Pakistan is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Compound Security System Guard in Regional Security Office.

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. The incumbent 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. The incumbent 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:

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

EDUCATION: Completion of Primary School Certificate (5 years of education) is required.

Job Knowledge: The incumbent must have good working knowledge of how to plant/transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required. Knowledge of gardening techniques is required to maintain gardens and lawns. Must have knowledge of swimming pool cleaning techniques to clean swimming pool. Must have or able to acquire good working knowledge of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) policy regulations pertaining to grounds maintenance and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Language: Rudimentary Speaking/Reading/Writing in English and Limited knowledge of Speaking/Reading/Writing in Urdu are required. English language skills may be tested

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.

All applications must be submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) to be considered. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Pakistan and to apply online, please visit this page Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) . For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/current-vacancies/).

Required Documents:

All applicants must upload/attach below supporting documents. Application without required documents will not be considered.

• Educational Documents: Include academic certificates (Matric, Intermediate & Bachelors, or University degree certificate)/transcript/diploma/Vocational training certificates/detailed mark sheet/school leaving certificate and/or any other related document.
• Experience Documents: Include professional and job-related experience certificates/letters of all previous and current work experiences or any other proof (e.g., last drawn salary slip/appointment letter etc.) of current employment.
• Proof of Citizenship: Include host country computerized National Identity Card (CNIC/NICOP) issued by Pakistan Government/Pakistani Passport/Domicile/Birth Certificate etc.

U.S. Mission Pakistan will not bear any travel expenses for testing, interviews, pre-employment clearances (if selected) or relocation for joining.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/current-vacancies/).

pk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/current-vacancies/).