Grounds & Gardens Support

at  Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac As part of the Grounds & Gardens team you will be required to regularly cut and maintain lawned areas across Health Boards Sites that are not contractually maintained. To support weeding and maintenance throughout each Health Board Site. To trim, prune flowers, trees (to include ivy growing up) and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice and to prevent foliage overhanging pathways, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes etc.
You will be required to detect and deal with common plant diseases and pests. The post holder will work as part of the team who will support Litter Picking / Site Appearance, Vermin Disposal (dead rats) but to include notification of pest problems (wasps, flies etc.). Post holders will be required to comply with COSHH guidelines and adherence to promote safe work practices for pesticides, fuels, other substances within this remit. Candidates are required to hold a Full driving license essential to support role and post holder will be expected to work across each Site as within the Health Board Undertake driving duties in accordance with license instruction and appropriate training where required.
Driving will include the requirement to drive and operate department vehicles, plant machinery in accordance with vehicle regulations and training. Undertake work in sometimes unpleasant conditions such as extreme weather, inclement weather, occasional hazardous areas. Safety measures must be adhered to at all times to ensure safe working practises adhered to. Undertake work in accordance to schedule, maintenance schedule that requires physical effort for often long periods at a time

Please refer the Job description for details