Full job descriptionJob Purpose
To maintain and enhance Preston City Council’s parks, gardens, sports grounds, cemeteries, and other public green spaces to a high standard.
The Gardener will undertake horticultural and grounds maintenance duties to ensure attractive, safe, and sustainable outdoor environments for residents and visitors.
Responsibilities
*Carry out routine maintenance of parks, gardens, flower beds, shrubs, trees, and landscaped areas
*Plant, cultivate, water, weed, prune, and maintain seasonal bedding displays and ornamental plants
*Mow lawns, trim hedges, edge grass, and maintain sports pitches and public open spaces
*Operate and maintain horticultural machinery and equipment, including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and leaf blowers
*Apply fertilisers, weed control, and plant protection treatments in accordance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
*Assist with tree and shrub maintenance, including pruning and planting
*Remove litter, leaves, and garden waste from public areas
*Inspect parks and green spaces, reporting hazards, damage, vandalism, or maintenance issues
*Support the preparation and maintenance of seasonal floral displays and landscaping projects
*Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Council policies and procedures
*Provide courteous assistance and information to members of the public when required
*Assist with winter maintenance duties and other environmental service activities as required
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