Job Description :
Title - Groundsperson
Post Grade - B2
Location - NIHE Direct Derry
Weekly Hours - 37
Hours of Work - 8 to 4 Mon - Thur and 8 - 1 on Fri
Holiday Entitlement - 23 days + 12 public holidays
Additional Requirments - A full current driving licence which includes B1+E / C1+E licence category.
Operational Responsibilities
- To drive, operate and maintain a range of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service on a commercial scale, including rotovators, chain saws, grass-cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmers, push mowers, ride-on mowers and tractor mounted flail hedge-cutters etc.
- To use a range of handheld equipment and tools associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service, including include secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment etc.
- To establish and maintain shrub beds and grassed areas including reclaiming, fencing-off, ground planting & preparation, hard landscaping, removal of dead trees, planting trees shrubs and flower bulbs, fixing tree guards, staking, mulching, grading, reseeding, pruning, weeding, rolling and watering as required.
- To clean and lift litter and larger debris from hard areas, shrub beds, rough grass, waterways and shop areas (daily), including the removal of such things as fly-tipping material, building rubble, and bonfire debris etc.
- To spray shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of chemicals, pesticides and weed killers.
- To load and unload all equipment, materials and waste.
- To ensure running repairs are carried out and the minor maintenance of equipment and machinery including, for example, the sharpening, adjusting and renewal of blades as required, etc.
- To report potential Public Liability Claims (PLICs) hazards as required. Customer Service
- To provide a quality customer service and maintain a good customer relationship on behalf of the NIHE.
- To ensure the health and safety of our tenants, especially vulnerable tenants and children when undertaking work in NIHE estates. Performance and Reporting
- To ensure accurate and timely completion of all job information by both paper-work and electronic means (including use of PDAs and mobile devices) as required and pass this on to supervisor within agreed time-scales.
- To work effectively to maximise output and ensure delivery within expected timescales.
- To identify and highlight to supervisors potential opportunities for changes to working practices to ensure continuous service improvement. Health and Safety
- To ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and any other relevant legislation.
- To exercise proper care in the handling, operating and safeguarding of tools, equipment, vehicles or appliances in the operation of general duties.
- . To be responsible for the safe use, storage, handling and recording of chemicals according to COSSH procedures including under supervision as required.
- To follow safe systems of work and risk assessments, attending toolbox talks and health and safety courses as required.
- To use and maintain equipment such as lone working devices, mobile communications and logging systems.
- To wear and take care of designated PPE provided.
- To report accidents/incidents and near misses and participate in any resulting investigations as required.
General Duties
- To carry out and complete all work to a high quality and in a competent and timely manner leaving the property in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
- To collaborate with other staff / sub-contractors etc. as necessary to ensure the timely completion of works within agreed operational targets.
- To provide support and cover for colleagues as required to ensure resilience as far as practicable.
- To support and mentor apprentices, as required.
- To attend meetings, training sessions as required, including participating in training with a view to carrying out work outside of normal trade duties, where required.
- To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of NIHE.
- To comply with and adhere to NIHE frameworks, policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to legal requirements such as equality, health and safety and information governance.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post's objectives as required by management.
- The above duties reflect the main elements associated with this position and are not intended to be exhaustive.
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Skills:
Groundsperson B2
WHJS1_NI