Main Purpose of Job 

To undertake work in public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar 

open spaces. 

Provision of high-quality grounds maintenance service and the achievement of its 

objectives through the optimum application of the allocated resources. 

Key tasks/responsibilities 

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 times in accordance with Departmental 

Health & safety Policy, any specific safe systems of work, and in accordance with 

the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. 

8. Ensure that all plant and machinery to be used is in a road worthy and good 

working order and that all safety guards are fitted if applicable. 

9. Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and 

record in accordance with the Authority’s Playground Inspection Policy. 

10. Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment 

Department. 

Essential Criteria 

Training on use of machinery 

Job Related Skills and Competencies 

Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative. 

Allocation of tasks / duties / comply with set timescale. 

Ability to drive. 

Ability to tow trailers. 

Knowledge 

Health and Safety legislation and Safe Working Practices. 

COSHH Regulations. 

Working with Hand Tools, Powered Vibrating Machinery and Light Plant. 

Experience 

Gardening / Grounds person duties. 

Language and Communication Skills

Welsh 

Spoken Level 2 

Written level 1 

English 

Spoken Level 3 Written level 3