Casual Grounds Maintenance Operative
Salary:Band:2, approx. £14 per hour
Hours: Various hours covering weekday and weekends as and when required
Contract:Casual - This is a casual post with no guaranteed hours, you will be offered work as and when needed - primarily at weekends but may work at times during the week if needed.
The Service - Parks and open spaces - Culture Leisure and Regulatory Services
Portsmouth’s parks and open spaces are of a consistent high standard, fit for purpose, and they need to be maintained to meet the needs of Portsmouth’s residents and visitors. The services main priority is to maintain a high standard across all parks and open spaces which covers 760 hectares of publicly accessible green space in Portsmouth consisting of parks and open spaces, allotments, cemeteries, golf course and semi-natural open space, with assorted sports and play facilities within.
What is the role
As part of the Grounds Maintenance operations team you will carry out the necessary works to ensure that the parks, gardens, and open spaces are well maintained and kept tidy to a level of continuity for the residents, communities and visitors.
There are 3 types of work you will be asked to cover in this role: Football attendant, litter picking and general gardening duties
Football attendant - this will involve:
* Attending various sites across Portsmouth prior to football games.
* Unlocking the sports pavilion.
* Attending site to unlock security barrier upon request to do so.
* Securing of the sports pavilion after matches.
Litter picking - this will involve:
* Litter picking in open parks and spaces, primarily on Southsea Seafront but could include other areas across Portsmouth.
* Inspecting the areas of land.
* Wearing PPE and also using the litter picking equipment (both of which will be provided).
* Reporting any issues back to senior members of staff.
General gardening duties - this will involve:
* Assist mowing grass areas using ride on and pedestrian mowing equipment.
* Planting seasonal bedding.
* Maintain flower, rose, perennial and shrub beds.
* Hedge cutting.
* Reporting any issues back to senior members of staff.
Who is the person?
As well as basic literacy skills as the role will involve the filling out of forms, you will, self-motivated, reliable and punctual and have good communication skills. You will be able to work as part of a team or on your own, and under supervisory instruction as well as be able to follow processes and procedures. You will be flexible as you will be required to work across various venues across the city and be able to report areas of concern or issues within the workplace. Ideally you will have a driving licence, although this is not essential. Full training and a uniform will be provided.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
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Additional information:
How to apply:
Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.
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Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800.
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