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Job description

To oversee and undertake general and specialised turf, grounds maintenance and cleansing duties on behalf of the Neighbourhood Operations service area in open spaces, towns/villages, landscaped areas, gardens, parks, other council property and council maintained sites and facilities throughout the district. PLEASE REFER TO JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL SPECIFICATION

Responsibilities

• To oversee and participate in grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, weed control, etc at any Council maintained locations throughout the year.
• To undertake grounds maintenance work including planning, setting out, and marking of sports areas. To advise on the condition and availability of pitches and greens.
• To use powered hand tools and plant, including the operation of tractor mounted equipment. To undertake daily maintenance and setting of machinery.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent level qualification.
• OR for Applicants who do not hold this qualification (or equivalent), they must provide specific and personal examples of having at least 3 years relevant experience in a-c below.
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