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Main Purpose of Job
To undertake work in public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar
open spaces.
Provision of high-quality grounds maintenance service and the achievement of its
objectives through the optimum application of the allocated resources.
Key tasks/responsibilities
1. General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming,
and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification.
2. Undertake basic setting out and marking of sports areas and upkeep of artificial /
synthetic / natural pitches. Undertake activities utilising craft skills e.g.,
interpretation of plans, site preparation and construction.
3. Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks,
playgrounds, and open spaces.
4. Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in
accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and current legislation.
5. Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the
work of trainees and other employees assigned to them.
6. Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the
operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required.
7. Ensure works are undertaken at all times in accordance with Departmental
Health & safety Policy, any specific safe systems of work, and in accordance with
the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
8. Ensure that all plant and machinery to be used is in a road worthy and good
working order and that all safety guards are fitted if applicable.
9. Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and
record in accordance with the Authority’s Playground Inspection Policy.
10. Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment
Department.
Essential Criteria
Training on use of machinery
Job Related Skills and Competencies
Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative.
Allocation of tasks / duties / comply with set timescale.
Ability to drive.
Ability to tow trailers.
Knowledge
Health and Safety legislation and Safe Working Practices.
COSHH Regulations.
Working with Hand Tools, Powered Vibrating Machinery and Light Plant.
Experience
Gardening / Grounds person duties.
Language and Communication Skills
Welsh
Spoken Level 2
Written level 1
English
Spoken Level 3 Written level 3
