Head Gardener / Grounds Maintenance
Reference | BBBH10721 | |||
Sector | Facilities Management Jobs | |||
Salary | Up to £26000.00 per annum | |||
Town/City | Abingdon | |||
Locations | Oxfordshire, South East, UK | |||
Job Type | Permanent | |||
Date Posted | 12th May | |||
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Job Description |
A local organisation / park near Abingdon is looking for a Head Gardener / Ground Maintenance to be responsible for the maintenance of the gardens and grounds of the park with the ability to multi-task across all the disciplines and also cover some other positions within the organisation which you will be fully trained on. Outline of Duties · To undertake a wide variety of horticultural duties, particularly rose bed maintenance pruning, dead heading, edging etc and carry out the maintenance of shrubs, planting, pruning, grass seeding and grass cutting to a high standard, including laying turf, maintenance, site preparation and construction as necessary. · To be responsible for allocated machinery and duties will include routine general maintenance and cleaning, arranging for quotes and periodical servicing of equipment in addition to the care of a range of hand tools and plant. · Car parking duties as necessary that is to organise parking at times and the ability to work in all weather conditions. · The position also includes some administration and use of the facility's IT system, so you need to have the ability to inter-change with all roles and team members to assist in the day-to-day running of the Park. This requires a high level of multi-tasking and willingness to work inside the building as well as outside in the gardens. You need to have good communication skills, work well in a team and have integrity and commitment. Based just outside Abingdon so you would need to drive to get to the location, salary of £26k is offered, 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday with overtime, work clothes are provided. A local organisation / park near Abingdon is looking for a Head Gardener / Ground Maintenance to be responsible for the maintenance of the gardens and grounds of the park with the ability to multi-task across all the disciplines and also cover some other positions within the organisation which you will be fully trained on. Outline of Duties · To undertake a wide variety of horticultural duties, particularly rose bed maintenance pruning, dead heading, edging etc and carry out the maintenance of shrubs, planting, pruning, grass seeding and grass cutting to a high standard, including laying turf, maintenance, site preparation and construction as necessary. · To be responsible for allocated machinery and duties will include routine general maintenance and cleaning, arranging for quotes and periodical servicing of equipment in addition to the care of a range of hand tools and plant. · Car parking duties as necessary that is to organise parking at times and the ability to work in all weather conditions. · The position also includes some administration and use of the facility's IT system, so you need to have the ability to inter-change with all roles and team members to assist in the day-to-day running of the Park. This requires a high level of multi-tasking and willingness to work inside the building as well as outside in the gardens. You need to have good communication skills, work well in a team and have integrity and commitment. Based just outside Abingdon so you would need to drive to get to the location, salary of £26k is offered, 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday with overtime, work clothes are provided. ![]() |
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