Park Warden

Hours: 9:00 - 17:30

37 hours

Duration: 3 months +

1. To enforce dog control orders, litter code and carry out alcohol enforcement.

2. To undertake on behalf of the council the full range of duties in connection with the council's powers in relation to anti-social behaviour; including:

- Regular walkabouts or patrols in parks, cemeteries, allotments etc to identify problems and enforce relevant by-laws or legislation relating to antisocial behaviour. This will include, but is not restricted to:

- Drinking, littering, graffiti in parks and open spaces;
- Dumping/fly tipping;
- Dog fouling;
3. To patrol and clock in at designated sites and maintain orderly conduct of the public ensuring general safety; to give guidance and deal with any complaints in relation to the relevant sites.

4. To prepare and compile reports in relation to all aspects of the post.

5. To lift litter, waste, rubbish and hazardous materials such as glass bottles, dog fouling etc and ensure that all such materials are disposed of appropriately.

6. To examine vandalised areas ensuring as much as possible that the vandalised area is made safe and to also furnish reports on observations and the actions taken.

7. To update and maintain park opening signs removing any graffiti or other disfigurements, whilst also ensuring that the correct opening hours are displayed. To carry out minor repairs on these signs if required, and to display stencils and temporary signage, on a range of issues as directed by Park Management.

8. To undertake routine inspection of paths, parks furniture, lighting etc completing the necessary inspection records and reporting any faults / issues.

9. To provide attendant duties at park buildings, playgrounds, pavilions, properties and open spaces.

10. To carry out visual playground inspections, report any hazardous equipment or vandalism within these areas and make safe.

11. To carry out daily vehicle and equipment inspections completing the required inspection documentation.

12. To check buildings within parks, playing fields and open spaces ensuring they are secure, opening and closing them as required.
- have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, have access to a form of transport which enables them to carry out the duties of the post in full ; and
(a) dealing effectively with members of the public in a face-to-face environment;
(b) working within a security role, for example, opening/closing facilities, carrying out patrols, setting alarms, recording and reporting incidents and working with other statutory bodies, for example, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI); and

(c) working in an enforcement or legislative role, for example, dog control orders, litter code and, or alcohol enforcement.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake and successfully complete a training programme which will enable the post holder to fully carry out their duties i.e. dog control enforcement and litter code, if they do not already hold this. The successful applicant will be required to complete this training and demonstrate competence within six months of taking up the post.