Main Purpose of Job
To undertake work in public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces. Provision of high-quality grounds maintenance service and the achievement of its objectives through the optimum application of the allocated resources.
Key tasks/responsibilities
1. General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification.
2. Undertake basic setting out and marking of sports areas and upkeep of artificial / synthetic / natural pitches. Undertake activities utilising craft skills e.g., interpretation of plans, site preparation and construction.
3. Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks, playgrounds, and open spaces.
4. Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and current legislation.
5. Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the work of trainees and other employees assigned to them.
6. Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required.
7. Ensure works are undertaken at all times in accordance with Departmental Health & safety Policy, any specific safe systems of work, and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
8. Ensure that all plant and machinery to be used is in a road worthy and good working order and that all safety guards are fitted if applicable.
9. Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and record in accordance with the Authoritys Playground Inspection Policy.
10.Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment Department.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
Training on use of machinery
Job Related Skills and Competencies
Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative.
Allocation of tasks / duties / comply with set timescale.
Ability to drive.
Ability to tow trailers.
Knowledge
Health and Safety legislation and Safe Working Practices.
COSHH Regulations.
Working with Hand Tools, Powered Vibrating Machinery and Light Plant.
Experience
Gardening / Grounds person duties.
Personal qualities
Ability to liaise with fellow workers and members of public.
Team worker.
Desirable Criteria
NPTC PA6A
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