General Labourer/Assistant Gardener
Location: Cyfarthfa Park, Team Leaders Office, CF47 8RE
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 1+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 13.26 per hour
Job Ref: OR11198
Responsibilities
Carry out horticultural and grounds maintenance duties to enhance public parks and open spaces within the County Borough.
Operate under the guidance of a Team Leader or Charge Hand to discuss and execute scheduled work programs.
Be available to work across various departments within Neighbourhood Services as required, including Waste, Highways, Street Cleansing, or Cemeteries.
Perform a wide range of gardening duties with minimal supervision, utilizing personal initiative.
Conduct general grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers.
Utilize hand tools like strimmers, hedge cutters, and blowers effectively.
Mark football fields and perform repairs on fine turf and playing surfaces.
Engage in litter picking and bin emptying activities.
Assist the arboricultural team when necessary.
Drive vehicles and pull trailers, given the appropriate qualifications.
Engage in soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, litter and debris clearing, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation, and planting.
Maintain and cultivate lawns.
Ensure all tools, garden equipment, and machinery are well-maintained, reporting defects to keep them in safe working order.
Assist with landscape scheme construction.
Engage in seasonal bedding, removal, and planting.
Adhere to Health and Safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all.
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of vans and tool sheds, ensuring tools are securely stored.
Employ natural methods for plant protection and pest control, avoiding chemical and pesticide use.
Participate in necessary training sessions.
Perform any other duties within other Neighbourhood Services departments as required.
Person Specification
Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 Town & Guilds or equivalent in a relevant field.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Flexible and adaptable to work across different departments as priorities demand.
Committed to achieving high standards in maintaining the borough’s green spaces.
Dedicated to contributing towards the achievement of quality accreditation for Green Flag Parks.
Proficient in using various gardening tools and machinery.
Knowledgeable in safe working practices and Health and Safety legislation.
Willing to undergo training and development as required.
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