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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 Team Supervisor or other supervising officer.

Responsibilities

• Basic setting out and marking of playing facilities.
• Maintaining sports and amenity areas.
• Preparing, planting and maintaining tree and shrub areas.
• Preparing, seeding, turfing and maintaining grass areas.
• Simple pruning, hedge cutting, chemical control and application, under supervision.
• Constructional labouring duties associated with the post and assisting more skilled operators in their duties.
• Use and routine maintenance of all powered plant, vehicles and tractor operated machinery necessary for the job.
• Driving and routine maintenance of any vehicle necessary for the transportation of goods, materials, equipment and personnel.
• Opening, closing and locking gates, where appropriate.
• Any other duties commensurate with the post that may reasonably be required by the team supervisor or other supervising officer.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold a NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or an equivalent or higher level qualification relevant to amenity horticulture.
• Or: have one year’s paid professional experience of working in grounds maintenance.
• 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 Spraying Certificates PA1a AND PA6a.

Further Information

Base of Location: Grounds Maintenance Depot Coleraine, Coleraine A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer. Please note that this post is temporary until 31/10/2026 Seasonal hours apply Summer - Mon - Thurs 7.30am - 4.30pm (30min lunch break included) Friday 7.30am - 12.30pm Winter - Mon - Thurs 8.00am - 3.45pm (30min lunch break included) Friday 8.00am - 12 noon