Job Purpose
To undertake either individually or as a member of a team a variety of duties concerned with Environmental Operations including both general work and horticultural work of a specialist nature in public parks, playing fields, cemeteries, landscaped areas, public open spaces, public roads, amenity areas and housing estates.
Location and Duration
Location: Duthie Park. Duration: Permanent, Full Time.
PVG Membership Requirement
From 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership require candidates to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. The Council will pay the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, deducted from the first full month's salary payment.
Qualifications
* SVQ level 3, or City and Guilds level in Horticulture, or equivalent qualification.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
* Ability to understand and respond to instructions given.
* Ability to deal with customers in a helpful and friendly manner.
* Ability to resolve issues and contribute to the continuous improvement of service.
* Ability to complete job‐related sheets accurately.
* Ability to carry out manual duties in all types of weather.
Benefits
* Flexible working available.
* Disability Confident Employer, with reasonable adjustments available.
* Armed Forces friendly employer, with support for service personnel and their families.
Equal Opportunities
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
* Disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
* Young people looking after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
* Aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
* Have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
* New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Eligibility to work in the UK
Eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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