Guidant Global is recruiting for Gardeners on behalf of their client, to carry our grounds maintenance and horticultural operations throughout the Brighton and Hove area. This position starts on Monday 30th September and requires your commitment for 37 hours per week, for 2 to 3 months.
Purpose of the role:
* Undertake grounds maintenance and horticultural operations to a high standard whilst adhering to all quality and Health & Safety requirements. Work will be predominantly focused in public parks, outdoor sports grounds, school grounds, landscaped areas and other public open spaces, using a wide range of horticultural tools, equipment and vehicles.
Responsibilities of the role:
1. Identify the most common horticultural pests and diseases and take appropriate remedial action
2. Be appropriately qualified to carry out chemical pest and weed control
3. Work alone, under minimum supervision or as part of a team to carry out a full range of grounds maintenance and horticultural operations in order to contribute to the enhancement of the city environment and provide customer satisfaction for visitors and users of the outdoor facilities
4. Apply your plant knowledge to effectively undertake advanced horticultural operations that include seasonal pruning, soil bed preparation, planting (trees, herbaceous and bedding plants) and grass turfing
5. Carry out routine maintenance of all sport...