Grounds Maintenance Worker

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charitable organization in Belfast is looking for an enthusiastic team player to assist in grounds maintenance at the Crescent Vitality Centre. Responsibilities include lawn care, pest management, and maintaining a clean environment for staff and users. Candidates should have experience with maintenance equipment and the ability to work well in a team. The role offers flexible working hours and is aimed at individuals eligible through the JobStart Scheme.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in using maintenance equipment and PPE is essential.
• Teamwork ability is crucial.
• Experience in small maintenance tasks will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Programme Manager in managing routine grounds maintenance.
• Engage positively with visitors and users of the centre.
• Perform lawn care, including mowing, edging, and fertilising.
• Maintain plants through pruning and caring.
• Apply pesticides and fertilisers for pest management.
• Remove litter from the grounds.
• Manage seasonal duties like gritting paths in winter.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and report any faults.

Skills

Knowledge in the use of maintenance equipment and PPE

Ability to work in a team

Experience of small maintenance tasks

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: SPRINGFIELD CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONWe are looking for an enthusiastic team-player to join us in our bright and vibrant Crescent Vitality Centre working with the Vitality Over 55 Project. Your main role will be to assist the Programme Manager in the management of routine external maintenance of the centre. Our aim is to ensure the cleanliness and appearance of the centre and safety for staff and service users.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Programme Manager in the management of routine grounds maintenance of the centre.
• Ensuring the positive engagement and communications with all visitors and users of the centre.
• Lawn Care: Mowing, edging, and fertilising lawns to maintain a neat appearance.
• Plant Maintenance: Pruning shrubs, planting flowers, and caring for trees and plants.
• Pest Management: Applying pesticides and fertilisers as needed.
• Waste Management: Removing litter from grounds.
• Seasonal Duties: Gritting and clearance of paths and parking areas in winter.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and in clean, working order and reporting any faults to the Programme Manager including monitoring and reporting of any potential risks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge in the use of maintenance equipment and PPE.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Experience of small maintenance tasks.

Further Information

The Employer is: SPRINGFIELD CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.