The person appointed shall work as a member of the Grounds Maintenance Service, and be responsible for carrying out grounds duties under the direction of the Team Supervisor or other supervising office.
Responsibilities
* Setting out, marking and maintenance of all playing fields, sports and amenity areas.
* Preparation, planting and maintenance of tree and shrub areas, including any associated specialist work such as pruning and minor tree surgery.
* Preparation, seeding, turfing and maintenance of grass areas including the upgrading of playing facilities.
* Constructional labouring duties associated with the post.
* Carry out minor works including interpretation of plans, hard and soft landscaping, site preparation and construction.
* To accept responsibility for the direction of the work of trainees and/or other employees assigned to them.
Skills and Qualifications
* Hold an NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture, IOG National Certificate or an equivalent or higher level qualification relevant to amenity horticulture and have one year's relevant experience of working in a grounds maintenance setting OR
* Have two year’s relevant experience of working in a grounds maintenance setting.
* Demonstrable awareness/knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to amenity horticulture and the safe use of machinery/equipment.
* Hold a full, current valid driving licence.
* Hold Pesticide Application Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6
Further Information
Location: Grounds Maintenance Depot South Down.
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