Grounds Operative 007410 (Grade D)

Job Description

Job Title : Grounds Operative 007410 (Grade D)
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 drivers licence and be able to follow pre-planned work schedules .
Key tasks/responsibilities
General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming,
and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification.
2. 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.
3. Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks,
playgrounds, and open spaces.
4. Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in
accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and current legislation.
5. Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the
work of trainees and other employees assigned to them.
6. Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the
operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and
record in accordance with the Authority’s Playground Inspection Policy.
10.Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment
Department.

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 and 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, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
Training on use of machinery