Grounds Operative 007410 (Grade D)

Carmarthenshire County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker for activities including the maintenance of grass and sports areas. The successful candidate must possess gardening skills, a clean driving license, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. The role involves general maintenance of public spaces and equipment inspections. This position offers a competitive salary, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening/grounds person duties.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and COSHH Regulations.
• Training on the use of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of allocated areas.
• Undertake basic setting out and marking of sports areas.
• Clean public buildings and maintain playgrounds.

Skills

Gardening / Grounds person duties

Ability to work unsupervised

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Ability to drive

Ability to tow trailers

Tools

Hand tools

Powered Vibrating Machinery

Light Plant

Job description

Overview

Job Category: Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location: Trostre Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week: 43.00

Start Date: Immediate start

Start Time: 07:30

End Time: 17:00

Salary: £12.18

They will need to have a clean driving licence and be able to follow pre-planned work schedules.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification.
• 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.
• Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks, playgrounds, and open spaces.
• Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and current legislation.
• Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the work of trainees and other employees assigned to them.
• Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and record in accordance with the Authority’s Playground Inspection Policy.
• Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment Department.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience: Gardening / Grounds person duties.
• Knowledge: Health and Safety legislation and Safe Working Practices. COSHH Regulations. Working with Hand Tools, Powered Vibrating Machinery and Light Plant.
• Job Related Skills & Competencies: Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative. Allocation of tasks / duties / comply with set timescale. Ability to drive. Ability to tow trailers.

Qualifications, Training & Memberships

• Training on use of machinery.