We have a fantastic opportunity for Multiple Grounds Maintenance Workers for the City Council. This is a full-time temporary role for the next 5 months, with the possibility of extension.
The Grounds Maintenance Workers will undertake environmental and horticultural maintenance duties city wide.
What are your responsibilities?
- Under the direction of a supervisor, to carry out defined horticultural maintenance work to parks and other green open spaces to ensure that they are clean, safe, and attractive including (after suitable training):
- The use of horticultural machinery and equipment up to and including ride-on mowers
- The use of hand tools
- Emptying of litter and dog bins and their surroundings
- To undertake general gardening and environmental maintenance duties including, for instance, hedge cutting, pruning, grass cutting, litter picking, fly-tipped and other rubbish removal, using appropriate equipment as directed by a supervisor.
- Undertake some duties without direct supervision, such as emptying bins, litter picking and general gardening.
- Carry out improvement work including preparation and painting work to outdoor fixtures, erection of temporary fencing, signage etc and the installation of dog bins.
- Work at all times in accordance with established Safe Systems of Work, Health and Safety Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.
- To meet clients as appropriate.
- To ensure that the issue of ‘Waste Transfer Notes' and other documentation is undertaken and recorded in line with current legislation.
- To drive and clean council vehicles.
- Undertake training and development to improve skills and competences as necessary.
- Achieve performance targets in line with Service Level Agreements.
What skills do you Need?
- Must have previous Grounds Maintenance Worker experience.
- Excellent People skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and senior managers.
- You will need to be physically fit and healthy, as you will be lifting heavy items.
- Must have a Valid Full UK Driving Licence
- Working Hours are 7.30am – 17.00pm Monday to Thursday
Next Steps:
If you are interested, please don't hesitate and apply straight away.