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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.

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.
• 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

Location: 44B Lurgan Road, Portadown, BT63 5QR. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.