Job Title: Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Grange Park Parish Council - Northampton NN4
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (Must be able to cover weekends and bank holidays)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Overview
Grange Park Parish Council is seeking a proactive, reliable, and dedicated Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Operative to help maintain our community spaces and facilities. This role involves a mix of general site maintenance, groundskeeping, and the upkeep of sports markings across our parish grounds. If you're a practical, hands-on individual with a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
1. Perform general repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
2. Undertake groundskeeping duties such as mowing, hedge trimming, and maintaining shrub beds.
3. Ensure the maintenance of walkways, fences, and outdoor furniture, keeping all areas clean, safe, and presentable.
4. Maintain and apply sports markings for cricket and football fields, ensuring accuracy and visibility.
5. Carry out seasonal tasks such as woodland management, leaf clearance, snow removal, and gritting walkways in winter.
6. Conduct regular checks on outdoor equipment (e.g., play areas, outdoor gym equipment) and complete necessary repairs.
7. Keep all machinery in good working order through routine maintenance.
Requirements
1. Basic DIY skills in carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
2. Previous experience in site or grounds maintenance (desirable but not essential).
3. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
4. Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping machinery (e.g. mowers, strimmers etc).
5. A flexible approach to work, with availability on weekends and bank holidays.
6. Strong attention to detail, especially for sports field maintenance and marking.
7. Good communication skills and a positive attitude toward community service.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time).
* Opportunity to work outdoors within the community and also indoors within a community Centre and Café Bar environment.
* Pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
* Free parking.
* On-site parking.
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required).
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/09/2024
If you're enthusiastic about maintaining our parish and ensuring its indoor and outdoor spaces are safe, clean, and welcoming, apply today!
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