One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative. This is a temporary contract for 5 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The successful post holder will provide Horticultural/Grounds Maintenance within the borough, providing horticultural excellence and contributing to Regional and National In Bloom campaigns where applicable.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Contribute to the performance of the team; ensuring the maintenance of a high standard of service and supporting the Streetscene Team Leader and Streetscene Operations Manager in making sure the Grounds Maintenance Team offers a customer focused service to help achieve continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.
* Act as an ambassador for the Council by being professional, courteous and helpful at all times.
* To ensure health and safety standards, processes, housekeeping and security are adhered to through regular checking, including vehicle checks, equipment/machinery checks and site inspections.
* Drive vehicles and equipment as required for grounds maintenance and other Council operations.
* Carry out grass cutting and strimming as and where instructed according to the grass schedules and the standards required, including litter picking and clearing of paths.
* Undertake maintenance of sports and fine turf facilities including bowling greens and cricket squares ...