Gardener 2

Gardener 2

Newry

Temporary

Rates of Pay: £14.07

The Client: Local Government body based in Newry, serving local residents.

The Role:

The post holder will be required to work in all weather conditions, to supervise the daily operation of basic grade gardeners within the Parks Department. To undertake general and specialized turf and grounds maintenance duties in public parks, landscaped areas or similar open spaces. To undertake horticultural operations and chemical control.

Responsibilities

• Drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles, plant equipment and attachments. Duties will include vehicle/equipment checks, require routine maintenance (for oil and water)
• Undertake work in public parks, playing fields, landscape areas and similar open spaces i.e. general maintenance of these areas e.g. grass cutting, hedge trimming, sweeping,hoeing, raking edging, removal of litter and rubbish, application of chemical pest control methods including calibration of sprayers and identification of a range of pests, diseases and weeds. Constructional labouring work, erection and dismantling of sports and other equipment, cleaning e.g. public buildings, changing rooms and toilets.
• Patrol and attendance activities, collection and issuing of fees and tickets andmaintenance of orderly conduct by the public to ensure Council bylaws are compiled with.
• Undertake horticultural operations, e.g. planting, pruning and seeding, grounds maintenance, e.g. grass cutting, hedge strimming, hoeing, raking, edging, application of chemical pest control methods, including calibration of sprayers and identification of a range of pests and diseases, basic setting out and marking of sports areas and upkeep of artificial/synthetic surfaces and, where appropriate, chemical control under direction.
• Operate powered launch and other Council boats to enable them to undertake canal and reservoir maintenance duties.

Hours of work: 36 hrs per week

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 1 Horticulture AND a minimum of 1 years relevant experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmer's, walk behind or ride on mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and other hand tools

OR

• In lieu of qualification, a minimum of 2 years relevant experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmer's, walk behind or ride on mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and other hand tools

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