Grounds Keeper Main duties will include

 

• Mowing and trimming lawns using a range of mowers and strimmer’s, keeping grass neat and well-manicured.
   

• Planting and caring for flowers, shrubs, and trees. This will involve preparing the soil, planting, and watering new plants. Keeping existing plants healthy by regular trimming and pruning.
   

• Watering plants and grass, using irrigation systems or manually as required.
   

• Fertilising and treating plants to prevent diseases.
   

• Removing and clearing weeds from flower beds, paths, and edges.
   

• Maintaining water features and ponds.
   

• Cleaning and maintaining walkways, driveways, and other exterior surfaces.
   

• Performing basic repairs and maintenance that may be required such as raking leaves, removing debris, and performing minor repairs to fences, gates, and other structures.
   

• Cleaning and maintaining all tools and equipment used in the course of your duties, such as power mowers, string strimmer’s and irrigation systems.
   

• Liaising with owners to develop and implement a plan for maintaining grounds and reporting any issues.

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Skills and qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Have previous experience in a ground keepers’ role

• Demonstrate good knowledge of landscaping, plant care, and safe operation of equipment and chemicals used.

• Have good knowledge of Health and safety processes that are required for the role.

• Have a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and at times as part of a team.

• Have good attention to detail and take pride in your work

• Be physically fit as the job is outside and will involve manual handling tasks and heavy lifting.

• Be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

• Have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Good communication skills

• You will have a valid driving licence