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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 Carrickfergus, C/O Carrickfergus Grammar School, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, BT38 7RA 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 Grounds Maintenance Team Supervisor. 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.