Your new company
A well-known public organisation are looking for a groundsperson for public green space in Antrim.Your new role
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, strimmers, push mowers, ride-on mowers and tractor-mounted flail Hedge-cutters etc. 2. To use a range of handheld equipment and tools associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service, including secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment etc. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. To spray shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of chemicals, pesticides and weed killers. 6. To load and unload all equipment, materials and waste. 7. 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. 8. To report potential Public Liability Claims (PLICs) hazards as required. 9. To provide a quality customer service and maintain a good customer relationship.What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience of a similar type of role.
-A full current driving licence which includes B1+E / C1+E
Licence category.What you'll get in return
-23 days + 12 public holidays (B1-6)- Mon-Friday 8am-4pm #
- Paid weeklyWhat you need to do now
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