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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 office.

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.
• Constructional labouring duties associated with the post.
• Carry out minor works including interpretation of plans, hard and soft landscaping, site preparation and construction.
• To accept responsibility for the direction of the work of trainees and/or other employees assigned to them.
• Use-and-routine maintenance of all powered plant, tractor mounted equipment and machinery necessary for the job.
• Opening, closing and locking gates, where appropriate.
• Driving and routine maintenance of any vehicle necessary for the transportation of goods, equipment and personnel.

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.
• Demonstrable 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

Base of Location: Grounds Maintenance Depot Banbridge. 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. Suitable applicants who are not appointed to this immediate vacancy will be placed on a reserve list for the Banbridge area, which will remain valid for one year and may be offered appointments with variable working hours at the discretion of the EA during that period.