Gardener

Gardener
£12 per hour - P/T 35 hrs pw inc. some weekends
Benefits & Paid DBS

Eastcote Park is a stunning Care Village situated in Barston, Eastcote, Solihull.

We are looking for a part-time experienced Gardener (35 hrs pw) to maintain the gardens for the care home and the village gardens. You will need to ensure that the grounds look both welcoming and well-kept throughout the year. Predominantly to work as a gardener however during adverse weather conditions there may be some additional tasks.

Main Responsibilities

• Generally, tidy up the garden areas, mowing any grass areas as needed, keeping any outside signs free from leaves, roses etc

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  Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting

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  Keep any shed, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition

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  Clear snow and grit paths, driveways and any areas to which residents, visitors or staff members have access

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  Tend to any flower beds, hanging baskets etc

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  Clean signs and lighting outside the home

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  The use of mowers, strimmer's and leaf blowers

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  Assist with any weekly, monthly and annual checks as per the required schedules

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  Ensure that both the home and grounds are kept to the agreed maintenance standards carrying out numerous gardening duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision

Key Attributes:

Previous experience of carrying out maintenance and gardening experience.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Full and clean driving license
• Problem Solver
• Understanding of COSHH
• Reasonable access outside working hours