Job Description
1 month contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* The Grounds Maintenance Operative will be responsible for performing grounds maintenance activities in parks, gardens, open spaces, road sides, and commercial premises to ensure a high horticultural and customer care standard.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Grass cutting
* Hedge and shrub maintenance
* Litter collection and furniture cleaning
* Maintenance of ornamental planting features
* Preparation of sports pitches
* Application of weed killer
* Minor tree works
* Landscaping works
* Playground inspection and maintenance
* Ensuring the maintenance of streets, parks, and open spaces to a high standard
* Safeguarding of keys and premises
* Assisting the management team in tackling misuse and abuse of streets, parks, and open spaces
Essential Experience Required
* Aptitude for grounds maintenance activities
* Previous experience in a grounds maintenance environment using a range of tools and equipment
* Ability to use own initiative to resolve basic issues and manage customer expectations diplomatically
Essential Qualification Required
* Lantra / NTPCA or equivalent accredited Trainer to issue Certificates in Strimmer/Brush Cutter, Pedestrian Mower, Blower, and Hedge Cutter
Additional Information
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week
* Must be physically fit and able to carry out long periods of physical work in all weather conditions
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
Requirements
Requirements
* Aptitude for grounds maintenance activities
* Previous experience in a grounds maintenance environment
* Lantra / NTPCA or equivalent accredited Trainer to issue Certificates in Strimmer/Brush Cutter, Pedestrian Mower, Blower, and Hedge Cutter
Requirements
To perform grounds maintenance activities in Slough Borough Council’s parks, gardens, open spaces and road sides, and commercial premises where required, to a high horticultural and customer care standard commensurate with skills, qualifications (certificates) and experience.