Gardener 3 (Skilled) OR7188
Do you have experience in horticultural operations, grounds maintenance, and working outdoors in all weathers. Read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Main Duties:

• To oversee and participate in maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, etc at any of the Councils facilities including hazardous locations and in all weathers.
• To undertake ground maintenance work including planning, setting out and marking of sports areas. To advise on condition and availability of pitches.
• To be responsible for the safe storage, handling and recording of chemicals according to COSHH procedures.
• To undertake horticultural operations such as planting, pruning and seeding. To quantify appropriate plants and materials using horticultural knowledge for specific projects for ordering purposes.
• To use powered hand tools and plant, including the operation of tractor mounted equipment.
• To undertake daily maintenance and setting of machinery.
• To interpret plans and undertake site preparation and construction.
• To transport, erect and dismantle sports and other equipment.

Your Profile:
NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture and at least 12 months’ relevant experience using commercial grounds maintenance machinery (e.g. strimmers, mowers, blowers, hedge cutters)
OR
In lieu of qualification, at least 2 years’ relevant experience using the above machinery.

• To oversee and participate in maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, etc at any of the Councils facilities including hazardous locations and in all weathers.
• To undertake ground maintenance work including planning, setting out and marking of sports areas. To advise on condition and availability of pitches.
• To be responsible for the safe storage, handling and recording of chemicals according to COSHH procedures.
• To undertake horticultural operations such as planting, pruning and seeding. To quantify appropriate plants and materials using horticultural knowledge for specific projects for ordering purposes.
• To use powered hand tools and plant, including the operation of tractor mounted equipment.
• To undertake daily maintenance and setting of machinery.
• To interpret plans and undertake site preparation and construction.
• To transport, erect and dismantle sports and other equipment