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Job description

The post holder will work as a member of a grounds maintenance team under the general direction of a Head Groundsperson/keeper and be responsible for the undertaking of both basic and skilled fine turf work in Parks, Playing Fields, landscaped areas and open spaces either individually or as part of a team. .

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles and machinery including lorries, trailers and specialist machinery, self-propelled grass cutters and complex tractor mounted equipment required to carry out fine turf operations across Council sites.
• Responsible for the care of and routine maintenance including pre and post operational checks, defect reporting, cleaning of vehicles, plant equipment and tools, as assigned from time to time.
• Use powered hand tools and light plant to perform duties to include the use of vehicles such as ride on mowers etc.
• Please see Job Description for additional Responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Pesticide certificates PA1 and PA6
• Demonstrate two years grounds maintenance experience to include the use of amenity horticultural equipment.
• Please demonstrate one years experience in green keeping.
• Full current Driving Licence (valid in the UK) including categories B, E and K

Desirable Skills

• Chainsaw certificate
• Current First Aid certificate
• NVQ Level II Sports Turf Cultivation/ Horticulture or equivalent

Further Information

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council declares itself to be an equal opportunities employer. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Correspondence will only be sent by post where an applicant has submitted a manual application form. Recruiting Office: Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office), Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, Lakeview Road, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT64 1AL. Telephone: 0300 0300 900 EXT 61722.

Application Information

Apply online: https://armaghbanbridgecraigavon.getgotjobs.co.uk/home