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