Job Introduction
Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 12 months
37 hours per week, Monday - Friday but may be required to work some weekends
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our busy but varied Grounds Maintenance team as a Resource Co-ordinator!
The Service:
The In-House Grounds Maintenance Operations Service covers parks and open space areas of the city and is responsible for the 760 hectares of publicly accessible green space in Portsmouth. Portsmouth's green and public spaces are at the heart of the local community and enjoy great support and affection from residents. The services main priority is to maintain a consistent standard across all grounds maintenance areas and develop its service centred around community engagement and interaction of Portsmouth's Parks and Open Spaces.
The In-House Grounds Maintenance Operations Service is responsible for the maintenance of parks and open spaces, allotments, cemeteries, golf course and semi-natural open space, with assorted sports and play facilities within. The service also provides grounds maintenance services to Traded Services incorporating schools and social service locations. Portsmouth’s parks and open spaces are of a high standard, fit for purpose, and they need to be maintained to meet the needs of Portsmouth’s residents and visitors. The services main priority is to maintain a high standard across all parks and open spaces and service areas.
What is the role?
The Parks Grounds Maintenance Resource Coordinator key responsibilities will be to manage the day-to-day grounds maintenance operation within their area. You will work closely with grounds maintenance supervisors and parks managers to plan the tasks and resources to ensure a consistent service delivery. You will be identifying workloads within pre planned schedules and allocating tasks to individuals, ensuring work standards are maintained. You will also lead and organise staff in assigning works and systematising staff on a daily basis including weekends. You'll be responsible for frontline discipline including productivity and timekeeping and reporting back to their line manager performance issues.
For a full list of what the role will involve please see the job profile attached at the bottom of this page!
Who is the person?
You need to:
- Have extensive experience in leading operational grounds maintenance activities.
- Hold a PA1 & PA6 Spraying Certificate.
- Have experience in systematising and supervising multiple teams.
- Have knowledge in horticultural operations in line with good horticultural practice
- Be a strong communicator to feedback information as necessary to parks management as well as other council officers, councillors and community groups.
- Hold a full valid Driving Licence.
- Have a high level of organisational skills and able to make quick thinking decisions when under pressure
- Have a detailed knowledge of the local area within their remit.
- Have experience in updating & maintaining work instructions and records.
- Be flexible to provide cover at weekends and out of normal working hours if required
- Ability to adjust work schedules at short notice
- Able to delegate various responsibilities to skilled workers, leading hands, and forepersons.
- Experience in leading and being able to motivate both individuals and groups of operational staff in an organised and professional manner.
- Experience in the organising and re-arranging working rotas including weekend working and organise work to meet quality standards and deadlines as directed by their line manager.
- Be able to work independently & as part of a team, using initiative and judgement when necessary to find appropriate and effective solutions to situations and work demands.
- Be able to follow and instruct Health and Safety procedures and legislation.
- Be a role model for Portsmouth City Council Parks and behave accordingly, adopting a positive attitude to the work and Portsmouth City Council, its residents and visitors at all times
- Be flexible to provide cover out of normal working hours
When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached at the bottom of this page.
If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your application.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
