Do you want to become part of the Green flag Award winning Landscape team?
The University of Salford is looking to recruit a Gardener to work on a full-time permanent basis. Applicants will be required to service the whole University estate with a range of different tasks.
Applicants will need to be organised and capable of working on their own initiative to carry out scheduled works on a variety sites in and around the Campus. Working to tight deadlines applicants will need to complete all duties given to mandatory quality standards.
Duties include:
* Mow, edge and fertilise lawns and sports fields
* Weed and mulch landscapes
* Trim hedges, shrubs and small trees
* Plant flowers, trees and shrubs
* Litter pick
* Apply herbicides, fungicides or insecticides on plants or soil to prevent or control weeds
* Winter services gritting and snow clearance
* Various other landscaping duties
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description
Relevant qualifications (NVQ Horticulture Lvl 2 -3) and experience (5 years +) in the sector is desirable although the right candidate will be provided with training to close any skills gaps identified. A full clean driving licence would be an advantage as would tractor and trailer and PA1 and PA6 NPTC spraying licences.
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