The incumbent prepares soil and plants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters, sprays, prunes,
transplants trees and shrubs, vegetables and perennial flowers. Develops planting and
propagation schedules and maintains lawns, including mowing. Cleans sidewalks and
roadways and performs minor repairs on the irrigation system and plumbing.
Duties Include:
- Prepares soil and plants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters, sprays, prunes and transplants
trees and shrubs, vegetables and perennial flowers.
- Develops planting and propagation schedules and maintains lawns, including mowing.
- Cleans sidewalks and roadways; work includes the Embassy/housing compound and
Ambassador's residence.
- Assists other tradesmen in minor building maintenance.
(NOTE: A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is
available in the Human Resources Office.)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Completion of elementary school education.
2. One year of experience in gardening/landscaping for a large diplomatic mission or
corporation.
3. Level 2 of English (Speaking/Reading/Writing) and
Level 1 of Arabic (Speaking and understanding)
(NOTE: Language skills will be tested.)
4. Must be able to use all tools associated with his trade.
5. Possession of a valid Kuwaiti driver’s license.
6. Good knowledge of how to plant and care of plants and flowers typical of the area.
General knowledge of basic trade practices in one or more trades such as
carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry or painting.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S.
Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically
address the required qualifications above in the application.
NOTE: Only qualified applicants will be called for a test/interview.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for consideration of
the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or
Family Member (DS-174), which is available on the Embassy’s websites:
http://nea.p.state.sbu/sites/kuwait ; http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/ OR
2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on
the UAE (DS-174) (see Appendix B); OR
3. A combination of both (i.e., Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with the listing of the
applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; AND
4. Copy of high school certificate/university degree (per the qualification
requirement above); AND
5. Copy of the Civil ID or passport (including the residence permit page); PLUS
6. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their
Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S.
Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
conditional preference in hiring with their application.
SUBMIT APPLICATION (BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE) TO:
Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR
Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 2259-1001
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: COB April 3, 2014
transplants trees and shrubs, vegetables and perennial flowers. Develops planting and
propagation schedules and maintains lawns, including mowing. Cleans sidewalks and
roadways and performs minor repairs on the irrigation system and plumbing.
Duties Include:
- Prepares soil and plants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters, sprays, prunes and transplants
trees and shrubs, vegetables and perennial flowers.
- Develops planting and propagation schedules and maintains lawns, including mowing.
- Cleans sidewalks and roadways; work includes the Embassy/housing compound and
Ambassador's residence.
- Assists other tradesmen in minor building maintenance.
(NOTE: A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is
available in the Human Resources Office.)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Completion of elementary school education.
2. One year of experience in gardening/landscaping for a large diplomatic mission or
corporation.
3. Level 2 of English (Speaking/Reading/Writing) and
Level 1 of Arabic (Speaking and understanding)
(NOTE: Language skills will be tested.)
4. Must be able to use all tools associated with his trade.
5. Possession of a valid Kuwaiti driver’s license.
6. Good knowledge of how to plant and care of plants and flowers typical of the area.
General knowledge of basic trade practices in one or more trades such as
carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry or painting.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S.
Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically
address the required qualifications above in the application.
NOTE: Only qualified applicants will be called for a test/interview.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for consideration of
the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or
Family Member (DS-174), which is available on the Embassy’s websites:
http://nea.p.state.sbu/sites/kuwait ; http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/ OR
2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on
the UAE (DS-174) (see Appendix B); OR
3. A combination of both (i.e., Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with the listing of the
applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; AND
4. Copy of high school certificate/university degree (per the qualification
requirement above); AND
5. Copy of the Civil ID or passport (including the residence permit page); PLUS
6. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their
Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S.
Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
conditional preference in hiring with their application.
SUBMIT APPLICATION (BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE) TO:
Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR
Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 2259-1001
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: COB April 3, 2014
