Job Title: Gardener Department: Estate Services Salary: £33,993 p.a Location: Leathermarket JMB Head Office Reports to: Estates Services Manager Responsible for: No direct reports
Purpose of the Job
To contribute to the maintenance of amenity garden areas on public housing estates to a consistently high standard.
Main Accountabilities
Delivering a specified programme of green space watering and general grounds maintenance across JMB estates.
Undertaking general gardening and maintenance tasks, including digging, planting, dead-heading, pruning, weeding, soft edging, leaf clearance, grass-cutting and other seasonal gardening activities.
Carrying out physically demanding estate maintenance tasks, including basic repairs, lifting, clearing, moving heavy items and materials, and maintaining garden areas and associated outdoor spaces.
Supporting the delivery of community gardening sessions and volunteer activities, encouraging residents and community groups to participate in the improvement of JMB’s green spaces.
Maintaining tools, horticultural equipment and outdoor areas in a safe, clean and functional condition, reporting faults or defects as required.
Assisting in transforming neglected, damaged or overgrown areas into safe, attractive and usable green spaces, including minor improvement and maintenance works.
Taking responsibility for the health and safety of self and others at all times, following all relevant health and safety procedures and completing required training, including manual handling and the safe use of tools and equipment.
Communicating and engaging with residents, volunteers and community groups politely and professionally, in a way that upholds JMB’s reputation and supports participation in gardening, estate improvement and community activities.
Job Context
Actual tasks will vary according to the growing season.
This role is physically challenging and will require the postholder to be outside in various weather conditions, to lift, bend, stretch, stand or walk for much of the day.
Person Specification
Job Title: Gardener
Department: Estate Services Salary: £33,993 p.a
The ideal candidate will be self-motivating and able to juggle a varied range of responsibilities with a great deal of autonomy. They will not be limited by whether something is listed in the job description but by how it supports our resident focused community organisation.
Unless stated Desirable (D) all criteria are essential. Criteria noted under experience and knowledge will be assessed at shortlisting stage and may be discussed further in any interview.
Essential
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including:
Walking over landscaped terrain
lifting and moving hose pipes over short distances
carrying out gardening tasks and working outside in all weathers
Hold an interest in gardening
Demonstrate good teamwork skills
Ability to self-motivate and prioritise own workload
Professional and respectful to colleagues and residents
Ability to handle occasional difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Desirable
Gardening experience
Full clean driving licence
Health and safety awareness
Equal Opportunities
Leathermarket JMB is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. If you need any adjustments or support with your application, please let us know.
