Overview
Grounds Maintenance — DBS Required. The post holder will undertake Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing duties normally under the direction of a Gardener 3 or 2 or Street Cleansing Charge-hand; however the post holder will be expected to work with minimum supervision when carrying out routine tasks.
Responsibilities
* Deliver horticultural and Street Cleansing duties under the direction of the Gardener 2 or 3 or Street Cleansing Charge-hand.
* Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers and hand grass cutters, strimmers and blowers.
* Assist with labouring tasks on planting and maintenance of shrub, rose and flower beds, including weeding, edging off and general tidying up (under the direction of a Gardener 3 or 2).
* Assist with labouring tasks on arboriculture work, including loading vehicles with timber, taking branches to chipper and keeping the area tidy (under the direction of a Gardener 3 or 2).
* Assist with labouring tasks such as hard landscaping, including lifting/carrying materials, hand digging, tidying up site (under the direction of a Gardener 3 or 2).
* Carry out litter picking duties and collection of fly tips.
* Carry out edging off footpath duties and general tidying up of site on completion.
* Be aware of all risk assessments associated with work and be responsible for personal safety and the safety of others, referring concerns to the immediate line manager as appropriate.
* Respond to basic enquiries from the general public on site; refer unresolved enquiries to the Team Leader.
* Maintain tools and equipment in a safe condition and report any defects to the vehicle workshops.
* Comply with relevant practices and procedures and follow policies, with particular regard to Health & Safety (safe working practices).
* Operate a range of equipment safely, carry out daily maintenance, and be responsible for the security of any machinery.
* The post holder is expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Qualifications
* Hold a full clean driving licence that is appropriate to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and hand grass cutters.
* Certificated/Competence on the use of vehicles/machinery associated with the role.
Experience
* Experience of using plant and machinery associated with the role.
* Trained and competent in the use of a range of horticultural plant and machinery.
* Able to display an appreciation of quality systems and the principles of customer care.
* Experience of working with the public.
Skills & Knowledge
* Some practical knowledge of horticultural works such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, and bed maintenance.
* Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements in this service area.
* Basic oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and the general public.
* Ability to keep basic records and documentation.
* Good working knowledge of County Durham.
Personal Qualities
* Commitment to customer care.
* Team Worker.
* Enthusiasm and commitment.
* Flexible approach to work.
* Work to the hours of the service.
* Willingness to be trained in all aspects of clean and green Services.
Interested Please Apply
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