Estates Maintenance Operative - Gardening

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in accordance with the requirements of HTMs, HBNs, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and Trust Policies and Procedures.

To work in accordance with the requirements of the Trusts gardening services performing non-complex tasks.

Actively participate in the operation of the Trusts labour control scheme by working within the scheme including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme. (Including completion of all job dockets and time sheets)

To work without supervision.

Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.

Plan own work and schedule of works.

Must be able to communicate with a range of staff and clients on non-complex technical issues.

Ability to prioritise changing workloads and to act pro-actively to address work requests in conjunction with the Estates Manager/Estates Officer/Estates Maintenance Team Leader.

Ability to problem solve equipment and interpret operational manuals to establish best solution for problems.

Ability to understand and comment on maintenance policies.

Ability to manipulate fine tools and equipment/materials, allowing only a narrow margin of error.

Maintain and repair health service grounds and gardens.

To assist other trades as required

Frequent requirement to exert heavy physical effort for several long periods i.e. heavy repairs, lifting and moving equipment.

Ability to work in unpleasant situations or environments.

Ability to concentrate for several long periods to carry out required tasks and address any paperwork required for task.

May occasionally be required to assist works in areas of uncontrolled hazardous i.e. gas leak, steam leak, live LV working, bodily fluids and raw sewage.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.

Able to support the induction of new staff.

Ability to participate in estates surveys and audits.

Ability to process own timesheets and job dockets.

At all times to carry Trust communication device (pagers and /or two-way radio, mobile phones) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.

The application of fertilisers and weed killers to selected areas.

Cutting, rolling, laying and re-seeding of turf areas.

Maintenance of patio areas.

The care, use and day to day maintenance of hand tools and mechanical propelled gardening equipment and report problems to the Estates Officer.

The day to day hoeing, weeding, planting and pruning as required.

The trimming of hedges, small trees and bushes.

The cutting, clearing and landscaping of uncultivated areas, as directed.

The seasonal clearing of fallen leaves and snow and the spreading of salt/grit to selected areas.

Keeping the hospital estates clear of litter, debris etc. as necessary

Undertake minor repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Facilities Officer.

To liaise with the Facilities Officer regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with Trust procedures.

To assist cross trades works including electrical and building repairs.

Complete all report sheets as necessary.

Interprets and follows regulations at all times.

Immediately notify the Facilities Officer of any deviation from the regulations.

Assist undertaking installations and/or enabling works.

Uses all relevant PPE, tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education
• Working towards horticultural bias City & Guilds Part 1
• Knowledge to City & Guilds/NVQ Level
• Risk Assessment
• Manual Handling
• Working at Height
• Full Current Driving Licence
• Safe Use of Grounds and Gardening Equipment
• COSHH
• Asbestos Awareness

Desirable

• Horticultural bias City & Guilds Part 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Health & Safety
• Estates Legislation
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Fire Precaution Act
• Fire Regulations
• Asbestos Regulations
• COSHH Regulations
• All HTM's, HBN's

Experience

Essential

• Basic understanding of horticultural practices and ability to work safely

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision once deemed competent
• Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold
• Ability to assist all trades
• Ability to carry out works across trades
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Adaptable to change
• Good communication skills
• Well developed problem solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions
• Availability for undertaking overtime
• To undertake best and safe practices under Health and Safety guidelines

Desirable

• Ability to work in confined spaces

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Patience and understanding
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Capable of working in a demand driven service
• Working to deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)