Garissa University College is seeking to recruit two Groundsmen to maintain the institution's outdoor spaces. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring the university's lawns, gardens, and surrounding environments are healthy, clean, and aesthetically pleasing.
Key Responsibilities
Maintaining University lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
Planting, watering, pruning, trimming, and weeding of flowers, hedges, trees, and lawns.
Applying fertilizers, manure, and pesticides in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.
Operating and maintaining basic gardening tools and equipment such as lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and watering systems.
Keeping outdoor areas clean by collecting and disposing of garden waste appropriately.
Assisting in landscaping projects, tree planting, and beautification programs.
Reporting damaged plants, irrigation systems, or tools to the supervisor promptly.
Observing workplace health and safety standards, including proper use of protective equipment.
Supporting environmental conservation initiatives within the University.
Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the University from time to time.
Qualifications and Requirements
Must possess at least a K.C.S.E D+ (PLUS) certificate.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in gardening or grounds maintenance.
Must be physically fit to perform manual labor and handle gardening equipment.
How to Apply
Vacancy details and the required “Application for Employment” form (Form FM–HR–009) are available on the Garissa University website at www.gau.ac.ke. Interested applicants should complete the form and provide full details of their educational and professional qualifications, work experience, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Applicants must attach:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Testimonials
The application must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the Position of Groundsman II” and mailed or delivered to:
THE VICE CHANCELLORGARISSA UNIVERSITYPO BOX 1801-70100 GARISSA
Alternatively, applications can be emailed to: recruitment@gau.ac.ke.
Applications should be received not later than 20th March 2026 at 5.00pm. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be accepted.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to complete the “Application for Employment” form (Form FM–HR–009) available at www.gau.ac.ke. Submit the form along with an updated CV, academic/professional certificates, and testimonials. Applications can be delivered in a sealed envelope marked 'Application for the Position of Groundsman II' to THE VICE CHANCELLOR, GARISSA UNIVERSITY, PO BOX 1801-70100 GARISSA or emailed to recruitment@gau.ac.ke by 20th March 2026 at 5.00pm.
