The Purpose of this Role:
Grounds maintenance provides an essential service in ensuring the County delivers its aspirations of providing an environment which is safe, clean, and sustainable. Grounds maintenance operatives, either working individually or as a team, will maintain public open space, verges, planting, schools, and contracted sites to provide a quality green and sustainable environment.
Most of the time, the officer will undertake grounds maintenance activities. However, you will also be required at times to work as part of a street services team, maintaining local environmental quality, including litter picking and responding to fly-tipping. Waste loading will only be undertaken if the operative has indicated a willingness to participate in the service (e.g., bank holiday catch-up).
You will be required to:
Maintain safe working practices for yourself and others in accordance with the Council's Safe Working Practices and Health and Safety Policy.
Comply with relevant legislation related to Health and Safety.
Carry out your role in a polite and orderly manner.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post if relevant training has been provided.
Possess a clean and current driving licence (and HGV licence if applicable).
Undertake any necessary training to perform your role safely and effectively.
Abide by the principles and practices of Equal Opportunities as laid down within the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
Work within the Annualised hours scheme: 43 hours per week from March to October and 37 hours per week from November to March. Hours accumulated are to be taken as leave between November and March.
Work outside normal working hours as required.
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