Car Care Attendant (LMO/TS 2)

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Property Caretaker, the Car Care Attendant is responsible for the washing and general maintenance of the interior and exterior of the fleet of official vehicles assigned to the Office of the Governor-General. The incumbent also provides support for property maintenance and disaster and emergency management activities.

The incumbent seeks to achieve the job purpose by embracing, demonstrating and contributing to the Vision of the Office of The Governor-General and Staff: “A culture of excellence through people, performance and partnerships”. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Carries out daily inspection of the fleet of official vehicles; removes debris and cleans interior and exterior areas. Returns to standard any settings disturbed during cleaning (e.g. air freshener, radio volume etc.); 
• Uses appropriate cleaning methods and material (e.g. buffing pads) to achieve optimal care and appearance of both interior and exterior of all vehicles. 
• Inspects all parking bays and sees to the removal of debris daily. Sweeps, washes and disinfects areas; 
• Carries out daily inspection of the entrance areas to the garage, parking areas, JDF Barracks walkway and related fence line, to see to the removal of debris by sweeping and cleaning as needed; 
• Conducts daily checks of the fountain in the teardrop garden and His Excellency’s garden. Skims debris and cleans and maintains both fountains at the standard required;
• Assists with the dispensing of gasoline to the official fleet of vehicles as required;
• Carries out daily maintenance of the roadway from the Farm’s Main gate, going along the Bishops Lodge parking bay, the JCF’s Barracks, transport centre, gasoline dispensery and ending at the edge of the west lawn adjacent to the entrance of the Bishops Lodge parking lot: 
  • Maintenance of these areas should be done each morning and evening, or as assigned by supervisor 
  • The activities to be carried out include, but are not limited to raking, sweeping, blowing leaves, trimming hedge and removing debris; 
• Maintains the Bishops Lodge’s parking bay by raking leaves, sweeping, washing and wiping areas the areas at intervals, cutting grass and trimming edges, at standards required; 
• Provides support for disaster and emergency management activities; 
• Provides support for the installation of landscape designs, for all areas of the property;
• Maintains borders and ensures that footpaths are clear and free from littler at all times, while undertaking general cleaning of the grounds; 
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of operation of motor vehicle washing equipment 
• Knowledge of motor vehicles; able to do engine oil check, air pressure check and windshield fluid check 
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in vehicle care (amoral, windscreen wash, microfiber cloth, etc.) 
• Loyal, composed, trustworthy and demonstrates impeccable integrity 
• Excellent organizing and planning skills, with an eye for detail 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Confidential and professional in personal conduct and the execution of duties 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Completion of secondary level education; 
• Two (2) years’ experience working in a similar capacity; 
• Valid Driver’s Licence; 
• Experience operating basic maintenance tools and equipment. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• The Car Attendant is a resident on the property and is expected to be on call for 24 hours. This means that he or she is required to work a flexible schedule which will include long hours, working on weekends and Public Holidays. The incumbent should be able to tolerate living alone and being on call for extended periods; 
• This position requires solving problems that arise, spending long hours on one’s feet and often having to lift heavy objects; this position involves manual labour.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.