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Job description

The person appointed will be responsible for carrying out a range of cemetery, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Cemeteries locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks and Cemeteries Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description & Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Responsibilities

• The person appointed will be responsible for carrying out a range of cemetery, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Cemeteries locations identified by the line manager.
• Work either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable.
• To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management.
• Assist in the community development of the Parks and Cemeteries Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have one year’s experience in:
• Working in a cemetery environment with a public interface.
• Using a range of cemetery and grounds maintenance machinery, hand tools and horticultural chemicals in a safe manner.
• Providing a high-quality service in a public facing role.
• A valid driving licence to include categories C1 E (Candidates without C1 E must complete this classification within 12 months of appointment).
• Recognised digger and dumper licence or must complete this within 12 months of appointment.
• Will be required to work outside normal working hours, including weekends (this will involve gravedigging at weekends, public holidays, and late burials). This will also include being on standby for specified periods.
• A driving assessment by Council will form part of the selection process.

Desirable Skills

• NVQ Level 2 in Turf Culture, Horticulture, or equivalent.
• PA1/PA6 Certificate of Competence in the application of Pesticides.
• Two years’ relevant experience working in a Parks, Cemeteries or similar environment.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience in administration.

Further Information

Work Time: The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00 am to 2.30 pm. The postholder must be able to work outside normal working hours, including weekends (this will involve gravedigging at weekends, public holidays, and late burials). This will also include being on standby for specified periods. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.