CLOSING DATE: Friday 3RD July 2015
All Applications must be made on a Your Leisure Application Form available from Dominic Robinson on 01843 868302

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will work within the Facilities Team at the Winter Gardens to provide a general upkeep of the garden areas and internal plants, as well as a scheduled maintenance programme and reactive maintenance support service as required.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
(This job description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job. Other activities commensurate with this Job Description may from time to time be undertaken by the job holder).

1. Keep all lawns tidy and cut regularly. Use chemical treatments as
required.
2. Weed and tidy all areas including regular litter removal and
sweeping. Check guttering and drains for leaves to prevent
blockages.
3. Trim hedges and trees, ensure walkways and stairs are kept free of
overhanging branches.
4. Prepare flowerbeds for planting - June and October.
5. Plant flowerbeds with plants provided, keep tidy and attractive -
replace plants as necessary.
6. Liaise and advise Entertainment and Facilities Manager on new ideas,
displays and general maintenance of garden area to ensure gardens
provide a colourful and eye catching backdrop to the main building.
7. Keep all equipment supplied for gardening work in good working
condition. Ensure the safe storage of equipment and chemicals when
undertaking your duties.
8. Keep within budget guidelines for plant/shrub purchases as notified
by the Entertainment and Facilities Manager. Ensure plants that are
supplied by Thanet District Council for top flowerbeds are of a
satisfactory standard.
9. Advise management of vandalism to garden areas or exterior of
building.
10. To complete works as instructed for the annual maintenance schedule
ensuring all maintenance work is completed to specification, cost and
relevant quality standards.
11. To react promptly to requests for emergency repairs. The post holder
ensures an efficient and effective maintenance support service is
provided at all times.
12. The duties required of the post holder are varied and will include
painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing and other maintenance
duties on an as required basis.
13. The post holder will undertake any other duties as requested

JOB SPEC/CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

EDUCATION, QUALFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
• Literate and numerate.
SKILLS ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Multi-skilled, with knowledge and experience in basic level DIY
Activities, including painting and decorating, basic carpentry, basic
plumbing and basic electrics.
• Common sense approach to working.
• Clean and tidy worker
• Self-motivated
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
• Previous experience of working in a maintenance role.
• Previous garden/grounds person/horticultural experience.
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
• Physically fit and able

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Any relevant maintenance qualification such as carpentry, plumbing,
electrics would be an advantage.
• Any relevant gardening/landscaping/horticultural qualification.
• First Aid at Work
• Manual Handling
• Working at Height Trained.
• Small tools trained.
SKILLS ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety.
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
• Full clean driving licence.