CARLOW COUNTY COUNCIL, Duckett's Grove House, Duckett's Grove, Carlow, R93 RF80
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Job Description
This is a developmental opportunity; no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Duties
The Assistant Gardener will provide full garden and grounds maintenance support to the Head Gardener at Duckett’s Grove. Your role will involve renovating and restoring existing gardens within the grounds to their former glory, supporting County Carlow’s promotion as a floral county and enhancing heritage tourism.
* Maintain ornamental lawns, flowerbeds and other grass areas within the demesne.
* Carry out soil cultivation processes such as digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bedding and cultivation.
* Sweep and clear leaves and debris from lawns, paths, playgrounds, steps, drains and gullies.
* Assist in woodland management.
* Undertake minor construction and landscaping work.
* Use and maintain hand tools and basic light machinery.
* Operate cylinder and rotary mowers, petrol‑based mechanical tools (hedge cutter, strimmer, leaf blowers) as required for grounds maintenance.
* Adjust mower height to ensure a quality cut in line with growth.
* Regularly inspect mower for damage and maintain oil levels to ensure safe use.
* Drive vehicles and equipment (including tractors) as required for grounds maintenance operations.
* Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained according to routine operating requirements.
* Monitor consumables and spares, arranging replenishment as necessary.
* Apply chemicals, ensuring compliance with Department regulations, and manage safe use, storage, calibration and disposal of pesticides.
* Promote health and safety, adhere to risk assessments, and respond to emergencies as needed.
* Keep the tool store clean and tidy.
* Conduct gritting, salt spreading and snow cleaning as required.
* Maintain good communication with staff, visitors and respond politely to any queries.
* Support the Head Gardener in restoring Victorian gardens to their original planting design.
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Application Method
Please apply to this vacancy by the following means: #CES-2418780 - Assistant Gardener - Ducketts Grove. This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.
How to register your interest
To register your interest, take note of the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.
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