Vacancy: Ground Maintenance Technician

Parkhead Development Company Ltd

Vacancy

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

GROUND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: GROUND MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADER

Duties and responsibilities

Job Purpose

To keep estates well maintained by carrying out ground maintenance, grass and hedge cutting, de-weeding, on occasion you may be required to carry out other duties such as close cleaning, back court maintenance and other Ad Hoc duties in accordance with agreed specified contracts.

Skill levels required for post

All tasks to be carried out in line with estate specification, the tasks below are provided as an indicative list of the types of tasks asked of this role, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Applying herbicides and pesticides to control weeds and moss (if certified).
• Remove and dispose of litter and bulky items (fly tipping).
• Maintain lawns, machinery and tools.
• Maintain communal pathways, shrubs, grounds and car parks.
• Needle sweeping and removal.

External areas

• Dispose of bulky items (fly tipping).
• Visually inspect child play areas and report defects to Line Manager.
• Sweeping of car parks, paths.

Scope

Company vehicle (where appropriate) for business use only - Maintain vehicle, trailer and equipment in line with Group policies.

A full valid driving licence is essential for this role as a company vehicle will be provided for business use.

Regular driving & possibly drive other squads.

Working outdoors in all weathers completing physically demanding work.

Use of hazardous substances e.g. use chemicals, equipment and materials in a safe manner and in accordance with risk assessment policies and procedures.

Use of machinery including lawnmowers, hedge cutters, strimmer’s and leaf blowers.

Employee

The successful candidate will provide day to day support in the delivery of estate service contracts, this will require operating specialised machinery for soft and hard landscapes, some use of chemicals and other hazardous substances.

They will be required to operate within the appropriate organisational policies and procedures in the provision of their services which may include lawn maintenance, i.e. grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, planting, and application of approved herbicides and pesticides if certified and other similar grounds maintenance duties. Other duties include close cleaning, cleaning of refuse stores and removal of dumped items. This is not an exhaustive list and other duties requiring similar skill levels will be required.

They will be responsible for their own safety and that of other people, co-operate with the organisation in matters relating to health and safety and not interfere with or misuse anything provided for their health and safety. They will be required to operate within the appropriate health and safety regulations ensuring the working environment, property and occupants are always safe and secure. They will also be responsible for reporting anything that may pose a risk to the health and safety of themselves and others.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed.

Respond positively to complaints to meet customer expectations.

Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks whilst ensuring stock levels are maintained.

Use equipment and materials in a safe manner and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance.

Carry out all hazardous tasks such as spraying in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements.

Delivers a helpful and friendly service to customers.

Provides useful information and monitors customer satisfaction.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Competencies

Accepts that people may have different opinions about issues to your own and listens to these with an open mind. Is willing to change own view based on new information.

Communicating and Influencing

Demonstrates appropriate two-way communication, listening and asking questions to check understanding of self and others. Must be able to communicate clearly, whether verbally or in writing to convey messages and technical information.

Continuous Improvement

Is focused on doing a good job and works hard to achieve objectives set by others. Demonstrates a desire to improve own performance.

Key Responsibilities

All tasks to be carried out in line with estate specification, the tasks below are provided as an indicative list of the types of tasks asked of this role, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Applying herbicides and pesticides to control weeds and moss (if certified).
• Remove and dispose of litter and bulky items (fly tipping).
• Maintain lawns, machinery and tools.
• Maintain communal pathways, shrubs, grounds and car parks.
• Needle sweeping and removal.

External areas

• Dispose of bulky items (fly tipping).
• Visually inspect child play areas and report defects to Line Manager.
• Sweeping of car parks, paths.

Key Skills

Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed.

Respond positively to complaints to meet customer expectations.

Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks whilst ensuring stock levels are maintained.

Use equipment and materials in a safe manner and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance.

Carry out all hazardous tasks such as spraying in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements.

Delivers a helpful and friendly service to customers.

Provides useful information and monitors customer satisfaction.