Skilled Gardener

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Skilled Gardener on behalf of Luton Borough Council.Main purpose of position:To work with other Gardeners, Volunteers, Horticultural Staff and Apprentices/Trainee gardeners ensuring that the diverse and daily workload required to maintain and improve Luton''s public parks and gardens is delivered to achieve Green Flag Park Standards. You will be responsible to: Carry out a range of Horticultural maintenance tasks including among other things grass cutting, pruning, planting, sowing, raking, edging, weeding, sweeping, litter picking, and chemical application to recognised horticultural standards. Including driving and operating a range of vehicles and associated machinery including pedestrian and ride on machinery and hand held equipment. Paying particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring that all areas are left secure and with barriers locked. Undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks ensuring that all vehicles, machinery and equipment used are well maintained, kept clean and at all times are safely locked up or stored to ensure that they are protected from exposure to risk, damage, loss or theft. Complete documents relating to the role of the post including daily work records, vehicle/equipment defect reporting, overtime claims accurately and in a timely manner. Use the approved equipment provided and follow manufacturers recommended guidelines in relation to Hand Arm Vibration and application ra
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