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Job description

Gardener 3 (Skilled) required. To oversee and participate in maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, etc at any of the Councils facilities including hazardous locations and in all weathers.

Responsibilities

• To oversee and participate in maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, etc at any of the Councils facilities including hazardous locations and in all weathers.
• To undertake ground maintenance work including planning, setting out and marking of sports areas.
• To advise on condition and availability of pitches.
• To be responsible for the safe storage, handling and recording of chemicals according to COSHH procedures.
• To undertake horticultural operations such as planting, pruning and seeding.
• To quantify appropriate plants and materials using horticultural knowledge for specific projects for ordering purposes.
• To use powered hand tools and plant, including the operation of tractor mounted equipment.
• To undertake daily maintenance and setting of machinery.
• To interpret plans and undertake site preparation and construction. To transport, erect and dismantle sports and other equipment.
• To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles including trailers.
• To maintain records e.g. accident book, daily work sheets and stores records as required.
• To act as key holder for a range of Council locations.
• To ensure that corporate policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To maintain an up-to-date professional awareness of matters relating to horticulture and grounds maintenance.
• To assist in the implementation of the Councils emergency plan when required.
• To clear snow or debris following sever weather conditions and salt car parks and Council property.
• No job description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in the job description.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 1 Horticulture AND
• A minimum of 12 months relevant experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmers, walk behind or ride on mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and other hand tools
• OR In lieu of qualification,
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmers, walk behind or ride on mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and other hand tools
• Current category B driving licence