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Job description

The person appointed shall work as a member of the Grounds Maintenance Service and be responsible for carrying out grounds duties under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Area Manager.

Responsibilities

• Setting out, marking and maintenance of all playing fields, sports and amenity areas.
• Preparation, planting and maintenance of tree and shrub areas, including any associated specialist work such as pruning and minor tree surgery.
• Preparation, seeding, turfing and maintenance of grass areas including the upgrading of playing facilities.
• Use-and-routine maintenance of all powered plant, tractor mounted equipment and machinery necessary for the job.
• Driving and routine maintenance of any vehicle necessary for the transportation of goods, equipment and personnel.
• To accept responsibility for the direction of the work of trainees and/or other employees assigned to them.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold an NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture, IOG National Certificate or an equivalent or higher level qualification relevant to amenity horticulture and have one year's relevant experience of working in a grounds maintenance setting OR
• Have two year’s relevant experience of working in a grounds maintenance setting.
• Can demonstrate an awareness/knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to amenity horticulture and the safe use of machinery/equipment.
• Hold a full, current valid driving licence.

Desirable Skills

• Hold Pesticide Application Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6.

Further Information

Location: Strabane, Grounds Maintenance Depot Strabane. Work time: Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 4.30pm (30 min lunch break included) and Friday: 8.00am to 12 noon. A full list of the responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority Website by following the 'Apply Direct' button. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.