Assistant Groundsman

RECRUITMENTiQ are delighted to be working with a Parish Council based in High Wycombe, and they are seeking an Assistant Groundsman.
Purpose of the job:
To ensure all Parish Council owned assets, land, facilities, machinery, tools etc. are maintained in accordance with legislation and decisions made by the Parish Council.
Main tasks:
To ensure the following tasks are completed in all of the Parish Council’s Open Spaces, Allotments, Cemeteries and footpaths.
- _Mow, strim and treat grass in all play areas, parks and cemeteries._
- _Trim trees and cut hedges_
- _Erect and maintain fences, gates etc._
- _Maintain ponds and the surrounding environment_
- _Install and maintain seats, dog bins, signs and litter bins._
- _Empty bins and litter pick twice weekly or more often if required._
- _Inspect all hedges and fences for safety and security, in line with work schedule._
- _Wooburn Cemetery, prepare plots for the interment of ashes, oversee interment and place in the ground caskets where required. Inspect and make safe insecure monuments. _
Attend as required any training courses and/or Health and Safety courses. Ensure good working practices and Health and Safety regulations are observed at all times.
Inspect all play equipment for safety / repair, weekly and carry out repairs and maintenance to approved standards where possible.
Carry out routine maintenance of Parish Council property.
Undertake any jobs as are deemed appropriate by the Clerk and which are within the job holder’s capabilities.
Cover for other ground staff holidays and sickness
37.5 hours per week - 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
£19,000-£21,000 per annum, in line with experience
For further details or to submit your CV, please click apply.
Closing date: 17:00 on Friday 24th February 2023.