Grounds and General Maintenance Operatives
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/02/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/02/2021 22:00
Salary:
£18,933 - £22,183
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Employment Location:
Cramlington, Northumberland
Further Information
Our Operations Team is looking to recruit well experienced Grounds and General Operatives. Successful candidates are required to undertake the following duties as per their role.
• Maintenance duties are to include both mechanical and manual operations and will cover the broad spectrum of grounds maintenance. Duties to include edging, grass cutting, weeding, both by hand and knapsack sprayer, planting trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding, pruning, small tree works, and any other gardening tasks associated with grounds maintenance. The cleaning of bus shelters, removal of graffiti, painting of subways and clearance of allotment areas.
• Operatives may also be asked to undertake minor building and council structure repairs.
• Maintenance of children’s playground areas and equipment.
• Liaise with service users and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Carry out routine checks on equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for the health and safety of themselves, their work colleagues and others who may be affected by their activity, working in accordance with the safety policies the Town Council.
• To operate the full range of grounds maintenance plant and associated equipment.
• Respond to simple problems referring more complex ones to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
• Undertake any relevant training which may be deemed necessary to ensure duties are carried out effectively.
• Successful candidates may be required to work evenings and weekends as part of their role
• Any other duties that may be required by Cramlington Town Council.
Please note, you will be required to work in all weather conditions.
For further information, please contact Daryl Wood, Operations and Facilities Manager via 01670 707831 or daryl@cramlingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.