THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION
The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is a Statutory Body of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and
Information with responsibility to regulate the operations of Early Childhood Institutions is seeking to
Identify highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following post:
GROUNDSMAN/HANDYMAN (LMO/TS 2)
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Early Childhood Development Supervisor, the Groundsman/Handyman will be
charged with the maintenance of the building and grounds occupied by the ECC.
Key Responsibilities
- Sweeps the grounds and removes all trash to the assigned dumping area;
- Mows lawns/cuts grass to prevent overgrowth;
- Trims, prunes shrubs, plants, trees and other planted material monthly;
- Weeds, mulches and fertilizes flowerbeds weekly;
- Contains garbage in skips/garbage house;
- Sanitizes garbage skips/houses;
- Maintains all garden equipment and tools assigned.
- Report any repairs needed.
- Keeps assigned common areas clean;
- Assists workmen and maintenance crews in accessing property for work.
- Cleans and maintains all drains and manholes;
- Cleans the roof and utility rooms of any accumulated debris;
- Assists with the removal of office furniture and equipment; Assists with loading and unloading of goods delivered/dispatched
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Completion of secondary school
- One year of related work experience
Remuneration: Salary Scale $18,647.00 – $25,078.00 per week, and any other allowances attached to the post
Written application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae should be submitted no later than Friday, June 27, 2025, to:
Director, Human Resource Management & Administration
Early Childhood Commission
7 – 9 Harbour Street
Email: careers@ecc.gov.jm
Applications will only be accepted via the email address provided. We thank all applicants; however, only
Persons who are shortlisted will be contacted.