Job Description
1 month contract with local authority
This role involves performing horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks across the County Borough to enhance the quality of public parks and open spaces. The position requires collaboration with a Team Leader or Charge Hand to discuss and plan work schedules. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work in various departments within neighborhood services, including Waste, Highways, street cleansing, or cemeteries, depending on priority needs.
Responsibilities:
* Execute a diverse range of gardening tasks with minimal supervision, using personal initiative.
* Conduct general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting with pedestrian and ride-on mowers.
* Operate hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters, and blowers.
* Mark football fields and repair fine turf and playing surfaces.
* Perform litter picking and bin emptying.
* Assist the arboriculture team when necessary.
* Drive vehicles and tow trailers, provided you have the appropriate qualifications.
* Engage in soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, and debris clearing.
* Maintain lawns and cultivate plants.
* Ensure all tools and machinery are well-maintained and report any defects.
* Assist in constructing landscape schemes and seasonal bedding tasks.
* Adhere to Health and Safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
* Keep the van and tool sheds clean and organized, ensuring tools are securely stored.
* Use natural methods for plant protection and pest control, avoiding chemicals and pesticides.
* Participate in training as required.
* Perform any additional duties within other neighborhood services departments.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 City & Guilds or equivalent.
* Ability to work across various departments as needed.
* Experience in horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks.
* Proficiency in using gardening tools and machinery.
* Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
* Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility to adapt to different work environments and tasks.
We operate on a bi-weekly payment plan
Requirements
Requirements: Proven experience in conducting tree surveys Certification as an arborist In-depth knowledge of arboriculture practices and standards