Craft Gardener

Description:

Waterford City and County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on the following panel:

Please note this panel is for the filling of a post which will be based initially in Dungarvan.
 

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms -

• Hold at a minimum, an Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (QQI Level 6), or equivalent qualification in Horticulture.

• Have comprehensive experience in planning, planting and maintaining greens spaces and/or have a demonstrable aptitude for this type of work.

• Have experience in the care and use of tools, machines and appliances used in the maintenance of parks, gardens and open spaces.

• Have had satisfactory experience of organising and setting out work and of supervising workers.

• Hold a current, unendorsed, full driving licence (minimum Class B).
• Hold a current Safe Pass Registration Card.
• C1 licence would be a benefit.

• Relevant experience in working in local authorities or similar.

• Satisfactory working knowledge of experience of:

• Computer based systems
• Safety, health and welfare at work
• Basic computer skills
• Local Government Knowledge
• Knowledge and Understanding of Health and Safety
• Motivation and interest
• Communication and Teamwork
• Initiative and problem solving