Grounds Maintenance Operative - Temporary

Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

Undertake duties as required within a work programme that ensures the parks’ grounds are suitable for public access and enjoyment. Work as part of a team to ensure the maintenance schedule is implemented as per seasonal requirements.

Salary:  £21,575 per annum

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary

MAIN DUTIES

• Tasks will include use of appropriate machinery/equipment commensurate with the maintenance of the parks e.g. strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters, chainsaws etc.
• Undertake necessary training as required in order to operate machinery/equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring personal protective equipment is adequate for purpose.
• Required to drive Council vehicles on site to transport equipment and goods.
• Undertake maintenance tasks within parks (and facilities) including minor repair work, painting, general maintenance in order to ensure a high standard of public service is provided at all times.
• Promote environmental good practice by taking positive steps to minimise damage to the environment and disturbance to habitats.
• Carry out regular daily duties including tasks such as litter picking, cleaning and emptying bins.

Full clean driving Licence is required

• Ability to work independently and using own initiative
• Excellent team player
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an effective manner
• Ability to plan and organise workload
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety
• Ability to display natural initiative
• Experience of effective safe use of hand tools

Please send your CV to louise.pickett@sefton.gov.uk

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours of Work: FullTime

Expiration Date: 30/04/2023