Job Details
Carmarthenshire County council are looking for an Grounds operative To undertake work in public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar
open spaces.
- General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming,
and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification. - 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. - Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks,
playgrounds, and open spaces. - Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in
accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and current legislation. - Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the
work of trainees and other employees assigned to them. - Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the
operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required. - 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. - 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. - Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and
record in accordance with the Authority’s Playground Inspection Policy. - Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment
Department.
payrate:£15.42 umbrella
