Grounds Operative

1. General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification.

2. Undertake basic setting out and marking of sports areas and upkeep of artificial / synthetic / natural pitches. Undertake activities utilising craft skills e.g., interpretation of plans, site preparation and construction.

3. Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks, playgrounds, and open spaces.

4. Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and current legislation.

5. Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the work of trainees and other employees assigned to them.

6. Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required.

7. Ensure works are undertaken at all t...