Buildings and Grounds Keeper

Calmo Farms, a family ran Dairy Farm, is looking for a reliable Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Worker to undertake maintenance tasks, including general care of all grounds and facilities and day to day property and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritizing and working with little supervision. They will be self-motivated and trustworthy.

DUTIES:

Following are the duties included, but not limited, to the job involved:

Grounds:

• Development of gardens and grassed areas – including selection of appropriate trees and plants, preparation of garden beds, planting of trees and plants, establishment of grassed areas.

• Maintenance of gardens and grassed areas – including watering (if permissible), weeding and fertilisation of garden beds, pruning of trees and shrubs, fencing, mowing and snipping of grassed areas.

• Ensuring grounds are presented in a tidy and professional appearance.

• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to activities.

Building Cleaning & Maintenance:

• Cleaning of accommodation/communal areas, staffroom and office buildings as per arrangement.

• Undertaking minor repairs and routine maintenance of Buildings and equipment.

• Arranging and supervising contractors undertaking maintenance on site.

• Development and implementation of a maintenance program.

• Departure and New Employee accommodation clean & set-up (organising furniture, etc)

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges and trees.

• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.

• Basic record keeping practices.

• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.

• Performing general maintenance work, individually or as a member of a crew in various areas.

• Maintaining a variety of landscaped areas

• Safely operating equipment and vehicles.

• Making accurate arithmetic calculations when using chemicals

• Certificates in relevant work related task, including Chemical and Chain Saw.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Strength and mobility to operate hand and power tools

• Stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces.

• Strength to lift and manoeuvre materials and equipment