Grounds Person

2 weeks ago


Gillingham, United Kingdom Gillingham Town Council Full time

**Main Purpose of Job**

To carry out general grounds maintenance duties relating to the work of Gillingham Town Council on various sites throughout the town, while adhering to health and safety requirements and workplace risk assessments.

To carry out projects and ground works under the instruction of the Deputy Works Manager/Works Manager.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

1. Maintenance of public open spaces, play areas, landscaped areas, highway verges, the cemetery and other similar open spaces. This includes (but is not limited to):

- Grass cutting and strimming
- Watering
- Weeding
- Hedge cutting
- Clearing leaves and litter
- Emptying public litter bins when required
- Hard landscape work
- Installation of street furniture

2. Working at height, including the erection and removal of Christmas trees and hanging baskets.

3. Carrying out a varied range of gardening and maintenance duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision and use of own initiative.

4. To assist the Works Manager/Deputy Works Manager with play equipment inspections and inspection reporting when required.

5. Delivering high quality and comprehensive front-line services.

6. Attending meetings of the council and such meetings of its committees/working groups as appropriate

7. Responding to emergencies associated with the Council’s grounds and property portfolio.

8. Keeping Council vehicles, tools and premises clean and tidy, ensuring all tools are stored correctly.

9. Taking responsibility for own professional and personal development by participating in regular performance and development reviews with the Line Manager, identifying future training requirements.

10. Undertaking training as required.

11. Undertaking any other duties as reasonably required.

**Salary**: £24,294.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person


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