From Time-to-time Radcliffe-on-Trent Parish Council will need to fill staff vacancies.
Current Vacancies
Grounds person/Gardener
Follow this link to apply for our current vacancy
https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7d4ac46149c5c5bd&from=shareddesktop_copy
Full job description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty and functionality of our outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gardening and landscape maintenance, with experience in using both hand tools and power tools. This role is essential for ensuring that our grounds are well-kept, safe, and inviting for all visitors and members of the community.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular maintenance of gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas.
- Operate power tools and hand tools effectively for various landscaping tasks.
- Irrigate plants and lawns to ensure healthy growth and sustainability.
- Assist in the planting, growing, and care of flowers, shrubs, and trees in the village.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all groundskeeping equipment and supplies.
- Monitor the health of plants and landscapes, identifying any issues that require attention.
- Collaborate with team members to plan and execute landscaping projects as needed.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing groundskeeping duties.
Requirements
- Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance is preferred.
- Familiarity with garden care techniques, including planting, watering, and fertilising.
- Proficient in using power tools such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- To carry out planting maintenance and grounds maintenance tasks – Inclusive of (but not exhaustive) – borders, and shrubs, sweeping & leaf clearance, maintaining public spaces, watering, planting out, weeding, border maintenance, general clearance, painting, tidying graves, memorial areas, chippings and decorative bark
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality.
- Good physical fitness level to perform manual labour tasks effectively.
- To inspect play areas weekly and report any defects
- To carry out weekly and monthly inspections of the village defibrillators and report any defects
- A valid driver’s licence may be required for operating groundskeeping vehicles.
Join our team as a Groundskeeper to contribute to the upkeep of our beautiful outdoor environments while enjoying the satisfaction of working in nature!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22,880.00-£24,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person