Job Description

Grounds Maintenance

The post holder will be expected to undertake Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing duties normally under the direction of a Gardener 3 or 2 or Street Cleansing Charge-hand; however the post holder will be expected to work with minimum supervision when carrying out routine tasks.

Duties and responsibilities Grounds Maintenance

To deliver horticultural and Street Cleansing duties under the direction of the Gardener 2 or 3 or Street Cleansing Charge-hand.

Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers and hand grass cutters, strimmers and blowers.

Under the direction of a Gardener 3 or 2 assist with labouring tasks on planting and maintenance of shrub, rose and flower beds, tasks will include weeding, edging off and general tidying up.

Under the direction of a Gardener 3 or 2 assist with labouring tasks on arboriculture work, tasks will include loading vehicle with timber, taking branches to chipper and keeping the area tidy.

Under the direction of a Gardener 3 or 2 assist with labouring tasks such as hard landscaping, tasks will include lifting/ carrying materials, hand digging, general labouring duties including tidying up site.

Carry out litter picking duties and collection of fly tips.

Carry out edging off footpath duties and general tidying up of site on completion.

To be aware of all risk assessments associated with work carried out and as such being responsible for own safety and the safety of others whilst carrying out any work and referring any concerns to immediate line manager for assistance where appropriate.

Responsible for responding to basic enquiries from the general public whilst on site, referring any enquiries that cannot be resolved to the Team Leader.

Maintain tools and equipment in a safe condition and report any defects to the vehicle workshops.

To comply with the relevant practices and procedures and ensure that all policies are followed whilst carrying out works, and with particular regard to Health & Safety (following safe working practices).

To operate a range of equipment in a safe manner associated with this role, carry out daily maintenance and be responsible for the security of any machinery.

The post holder is expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

Hold a full clean driving licence that is appropriate to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and hand grass cutters.

Certificated/Competence on the use of vehicles/machinery associated with the role.

Experience

Experience of using plant and machinery associated with the role.

Trained and competent in the use a range of horticultural plant and machinery.

Able to display an appreciation of quality systems and the principles of customer care.

Experience of working with the public.

Skills & Knowledge

Some practical knowledge of horticultural works such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, and bed maintenance.

Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements in this service area.

Basic oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and general public.

Ability to keep basic records and documentation.

Good working knowledge of County Durham.

Personal Qualities

Commitment to customer care.

Team Worker.

Enthusiasm and commitment.

Flexible approach to work.

Work to the hours of the service.

Displaying a willingness to be trained in all aspects of clean and green Services.

Interested Please Apply