Groundsperson (Public Sector)VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Groundsperson for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Antrim site.Responsibilities:To drive, operate and maintain a range of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service on a commercial scale, including rotovators, chain saws, grass-cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmer's, push mowers, ride-on mowers and tractor mounted flail hedge-cutters etc.To use a range of handheld equipment and tools associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service, including include secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment etc.To establish and maintain shrub beds and grassed areas including reclaiming, fencing-off, ground planting & preparation, hard landscaping, removal of dead trees, planting trees shrubs and flower bulbs, fixing tree guards, staking, mulching, grading, reseeding, pruning, weeding, rolling and watering as required.To clean and lift litter and larger debris from hard areas, shrub beds, rough grass, waterways and shop areas (daily), including the removal of such things as fly-tipping material, building rubble, and bonfire debris etc.To spray shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of chemicals, pesticides and weed killersTo load and unload all equipment, materials and waste.To ensure running repairs are carried out and the minor maintenance of equipment and machinery including, for example, the sharpening, adjusting and renewal of blades as required, etc.The Ideal Person:Essential CriteriaPrevious experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or manual outdoor workAbility to use grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers and strimmersGood understanding of health & safety in an outdoor environmentAbility to work as part of a team and follow instructionsPhysically fit and able to carry out manual dutiesWillingness to work outdoors in all weather conditionsDesirablePA1/PA6 spraying certificatesExperience operating ride-on mowers or similar machineryFull driving licenceExperience working within a public-sector or facilities environmentRemuneration£25,185 - £25,989 plus Van & Fuel Card For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Antrim or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence. IND02Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for:Expert career advice. The latest Top Jobs. Industry News. And much moreSkills:Groundsperson Trades Social Housing Public Sector GardeningWHJS1_NI