Groundsperson

Job Description : Title<br><br>You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.<br>- Groundsperson Post Grade<br>- B2 Location<br>- NIHE Direct Derry Weekly Hours<br>- 37 Hours of Work<br>- 8 to 4 Mon<br>- Thur and 8<br>- 1 on Fri Holiday Entitlement<br>- 23 days + 12 public holidays Additional Requirments<br>- A full current driving licence which includes B1+E / C1+E licence category.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>To spray shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of chemicals, pesticides and weed killers.<br><br>To load and unload all equipment, materials and waste.<br><br>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.<br><br>To report potential Public Liability Claims (PLICs) hazards as required.<br><br>Customer Service To provide a quality customer service and maintain a good customer relationship on behalf of the NIHE.<br><br>To ensure the health and safety of our tenants, especially vulnerable tenants and children when undertaking work in NIHE estates.<br><br>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.<br><br>To work effectively to maximise output and ensure delivery within expected timescales.<br><br>To identify and highlight to supervisors potential opportunities for changes to working practices to ensure continuous service improvement.<br><br>Health and Safety To ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and any other relevant legislation.<br><br>To exercise proper care in the handling, operating and safeguarding of tools, equipment, vehicles or appliances in the operation of general duties.<br><br>.<br><br>To be responsible for the safe use, storage, handling and recording of chemicals according to COSSH procedures including under supervision as required.<br><br>To follow safe systems of work and risk assessments, attending toolbox talks and health and safety courses as required.<br><br>To use and maintain equipment such as lone working devices, mobile communications and logging systems.<br><br>To wear and take care of designated PPE provided.<br><br>To report accidents/incidents and near misses and participate in any resulting investigations as required.<br><br>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.<br><br>To collaborate with other staff / sub-contractors etc.<br><br>as necessary to ensure the timely completion of works within agreed operational targets.<br><br>To provide support and cover for colleagues as required to ensure resilience as far as practicable.<br><br>To support and mentor apprentices, as required.<br><br>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.<br><br>To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of NIHE.<br><br>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.<br><br>To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post's objectives as required by management. xwzovoh <br><br>The above duties reflect the main elements associated with this position and are not intended to be exhaustive.<br><br>Upload your CV to the link provided or contact or Contact Lyneve on Skills: Groundsperson B2<br>TPBN1_NI