Ground Maintenance Operative
Job Description:
Contract to start ASAP
Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.
Responsibilities:
Carry out a range of tasks required for grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, weeding, dead heading, hoeing, planting, pruning, cutting, and watering communal beds.
Cut and maintain lawns and grass areas to a variety of finishes (fine to rough meadow type) using a variety of machines, including pedestrian operated, tractors & ride-on mowers, strimmers and brush cutters, and including fertilizer and pesticide application.
Use and operate a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment, in accordance with Group and manufacturers guidelines, in order to fulfil duties.
Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations, as directed, to enhance the appearance of our communal grounds.
Remove leaves, moss and snow as required, and apply salt/ grit as directed.
Respond promptly to acts of vandalism, including graffiti, and report all incidents to the neighbourhood hub.
On the job supervision and coaching of apprentices / trainees from time to time as directed
Report any repairs or defects in communal areas to maintenance department/ line manager and follow up actions as required.
Report suspected breaches of the tenancy agreement / lease to the Housing Services Manager e.g., anti-social behaviour, subletting, rubbish dumping, items left in communal areas etc.
Provide cover in the absence of other colleagues.
Be a point of contact for residents, assist where possible or refer enquiries to colleagues.
Valid UK driving licence with category C1 and ability to drive company vehicles as and when required.
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