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SalaryTemporary Gardener Scale 4 - Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
Start: 12 May to end of September 2024 (Seasonal Cover)
Main purpose of job
To be responsible to the Community Parks Supervisor or other appropriate officer for the undertaking of work in parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces either individually or as part of a team.
Summary of responsibilities and personal duties:
1.To maintain the orderly condition of grounds, that is, sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, removal of litter/rubbish, etc.
2.To carry out labour associated with soil cultivation, manuring, site preparation and construction.
3.To carry out grass cutting, hedge cutting and pruning.
4.To use powered hand tools and light plant to perform duties.
5.To load, unload and move equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil, fertilisers, horticultural tools and sundries.
6.To maintain all tools and equipment in a satisfactory condition including the cleaning of garden tools and basic cleaning and maintenance of lawnmowers.
7.To undergo periodic training as and when required.
8.To carry out skilled horticultural/sports ground/arboricultural operations. To also identify, maintain and cultivate a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs and be able to take remedial action to control growth/pests/diseases, use of wide range of horticultural tools and sundries.
9.To assist in the training of staff, including ability to pass on skills and give direction to lesser graded staff and staff placements.
10.To carry out turf and seed sowing.
Full job description available
Qualifications and experience
Applicants must,
·possess an NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture, or an equivalent relevant qualification;
·possess the PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates; and
·be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant work experience of each of the following:
a)undertaking gardening and horticultural work, for example, grass cutting, hedge trimming, turfing and seed sowing, planting, working in glasshouses, sweeping, removal of litter and rubbish etc; and
b)dealing with members of the public, in a face to face environment.
Full Job Description available
Other Information:
Location: Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
Hours: 37 hours per week 8.00-4.00pm
Salary: £12.80 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Closing Date
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided and one of our consultants will be in touch with you.
Task Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
