Parks and Estates Officer

**Job Title: Parks and Estates Officer**
**Based at: Town Hall, Fitzmaurice Park, Pound Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0UL**

**Level/Salary: £25,979 (SCP 11) + LGPS Pension Position Type: 37 hours per week**
**Range: Monday to Friday (occasional evening & weekend work to cover events)**

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**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The Parks and Estates section of Thorpe St Andrew Town Council is looking to recruit a committed and highly motivated person to perform grounds maintenance duties, general DIY (including some plumbing and carpentry) and building monitoring, and maintenance.

In order to fulfil this role, you will need the ability to work as part of a team, as well as alone; and to be proactive, with the ability to work unsupervised.

**ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Under general direction from the Parks and Estates Manager, to maintain and supervise the day-to-day operational running of council recreational parks and sporting facilities, and assist in maintaining the grass verges and aesthetic of the wider Thorpe St Andrew area.

1. Safely operate equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance

2. Undertake routine grounds and building maintenance work

3. Maintain sports pitches and amenity playing surfaces

4. Maintain the grass verges, following the grass cutting programme

5. Assist with queries and issues arising from use of Town Council buildings

6. Drive and maintain vehicles and equipment as required

7. Inform line manager or where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment

8. Ensure the safe use, storage and disposal of herbicides and other similar substances

9. Promote the Health and Safety of self and others. Respond to emergencies

10. Maintain a highly visible public presence on Town Council sites and deal with enquires in a timely and positive manner

11. Monitor and document the usage of Town Council facilities

12. Monitor, record and promote responsible park and mooring usage, issuing enforcement through any bye-laws, contract-law, fixed penalty notice and/or delegated powers as required

13. Support Town Council Events

14. Monitor and report issues and breaches of the allotment garden rules on allotment sites as required

15. Undertake any such duties reasonably requested which are commensurate with the general level of responsibility

16. Undertake training as directed

17. Actively support the principles and practice of equality and equal opportunities

We want everyone to feel valued, supported and comfortable being their true self at work. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer, supporting social mobility and giving opportunities to people whatever their background.

Hours of work will include occasional evenings and weekends, so flexibility and reliability are therefore important.

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**PARKS & ESTATES OFFICER - PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**THE PERSON SO APPOINTED MUST FULFIL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS**:
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years prior grounds maintenance experience.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS**
- A valid ‘full’ driving licence
- An understanding of Health and Safety regulations and practices
- Good communication skills
- Good general standard of education
- IT literate
- Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1 + PA6)
- Conscientious, reliable and flexible approach to work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of dealing with competing deadlines
- Physically fit and able to lift and move large obstacles/materials around
- Willing to undertake and complete training courses
- Experience of general building maintenance

**DESIRABLE SKILLS**
- Formal training in manual handling
- NPTC Chainsaw CS30, CS31a, CS31b
- Experience of enforcement activities related to local government
- Play equipment maintenance and inspection
- ROSPA Trained
- Emergency First Aid

Pay: From £25,979.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- PA1 Pesticide Certificate (preferred)
- PA6 Spraying Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person