Tonyrefail & District Community Council

Operational Tasks General To drive and operate all vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations and with due regards to Health & Safety and Safe Systems of work; To assist with performing and recording all required safety checks on all vehicles, plant and machinery in use by the grounds maintenance team; Cemetery To ensure the cemetery grounds are kept clear of litter; As part of a rota of all grounds staff, to undertake a once weekly full clean of the Council-owned public toilets and a daily check to top up supplies and clean if needed; To ensure all paths and roads are kept clear of cut grass and autumn leaves; To undertake horticultural maintenance duties including but not limited to: Grass cutting using a range of pedestrian and ride-on equipment; Flowerbed maintenance; Shrub planting, pruning and weeding; Hedge cutting; Strimming; Tree planting and pruning; Weed maintenance and control; To assist with the maintenance of a suitable method of composting of appropriate materials on-site; To assist with keeping paths clear of snow and gritting in advance of night time temperatures falling below zero; To assist with the locking and unlocking of cemetery buildings and gates; To assist with gravedigging and other functions pertaining to burial services such as traffic management during periods of high demand, as spare capacity permits. Off-site To assist with carrying out minor repairs; To plant, install, remove, maintain and water floral displays and hanging baskets belonging to the Council; To carry out the regular cleaning of Council-owned bus shelters including the removal of moss / algae; To undertake hedge cutting along footpaths.