Job title - Gardener (Age 25 +)
Based at – Dartmouth and South Devon.
Position reports to – The Business owner or a delegated supervisor.
Job purpose - To maintain domestic and commercial gardens/grounds.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities –
1. To prepare and make new grass areas from seed or imported turf.
2. To plant container and bare root nursery stock to planting plans.
3. To cut overgrown areas and hedges using cutting machinery (not chainsaws unless qualified) and remove/load green waste to the waste disposal truck.
4. To cut formal and informal hedges carefully to give an even and correct profile.
5. To cut grass areas using mowing and trimmer machinery.
6. To carry out pruning operations to shrubs and small trees in accordance with sound horticultural practice.
7. To clean patio areas and steps using pressure washing equipment or approved chemicals.
8. To prepare and paint outside surfaces as required.
9. To carry out other related tasks as directed, including periodic building/fence/decking maintenance tasks.
10. To assist with the operations of the SDL garden waste collection and composting scheme, including helping with collections and operating shredding and turning machinery.
11. To carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of SDL machinery, vehicles, workshop, and equipment in accordance with operating manuals.
The employee will be expected to drive company vehicles carefully and safely and operate all equipment with approved methods and care. Full details of the SDL health and safety policy are detailed separately.
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