Ground and Gardens Maintenance Operative
Position Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 2: £23,615 per annum
The Ground and Gardens Maintenance Operative role involves the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds and gardens across the Isle of Wight NHS Trust estate. Please see the 'main duties of the job' section for a list of further responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
The post holders' main duties and responsibilities are as follows:
* To undertake unsupervised general grounds and gardening duties which will include grass cutting, hedge cutting, border maintenance, weed control, sweeping, etc.
* Be competent in the use of the machinery and tools necessary to carry out the above duties, e.g., tractors/mowers, dumpers, etc.
* Maintain competency through appropriate training/qualifications to enable safe application of pesticides for effective weed control on site.
* Clean, safety check, and report defects to tools and machinery.
* Carry out minor adjustments to machines, e.g., replace strimmer cords, change wheels on tractors when punctured, change and sharpen blades, etc.
* Undertake maintenance which will include application of wood preservative/protective coatings to garden furniture during periods of bad weather.
* To keep the site clean and free from debris. This will include emptying bins and removal of general rubbish.
* To demonstrate a basic knowledge and practice of health and safety applicable to all duties. Responsible for security of garden store and equipment used.
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you.
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
* Hold a valid driving licence to drive a 4-wheel car or van with manual gear change.
* Experience of using tractors and lawn mowing equipment.
* Previous work experience or training in skill development that includes the use of tools and equipment.
* Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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