Galway City Council invites applications from suitably qualified applicants who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel for the position of Craft Gardener. All temporary and permanent vacancies for Craft Gardener may be filled throughout the lifetime of this panel.
- The Craft Gardener’s role is primarily a team leader and a support to the Craft Foreman assigned as supervisor;
- The Craft Gardener will when required provide a Temporary Acting Role (remunerated) for the Craft Foreman when they are absent or at such times when it is agreed that further Temporary Acting positions are required and approved;
- To supervise, motivate and direct staff including compliance with the provision of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Acts, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate supervisor and other supervisory staff;
- To carry out all duties allotted to them by the appointed Line Manager or other Management Staff and including such duties as may be assigned in relation to the operation and management of Recreation & Amenity Facilities under the Council’s control;
- To prepare work schedules and costings and to submit weekly pay sheets;
- To investigate complaints, write clear and accurate reports and submission of same when required;
- To supervise contractors as required;
- To carry out pro-active maintenance works on an ongoing basis which may include appointing and supervising external contractors to carry out works;
- The person appointed may be required to work (overtime) after normal hours as and when required subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 for which payment at appropriate rates will be paid;
- To carry out all duties allotted to him/her by the supervisor or other nominated officer in the operation and maintenance of existing Recreation & Amenity Facilities and any other additional / future Recreation & Amenity Facilities under the control of the Council;
- To organise and supervise the day to day operation of the Recreation & Amenity facilities and where necessary liaise with the relevant clerical/administrative staff;
- To ensure Council machinery & properties are maintained appropriately and to be responsible for maintenance of stocks of supplies to suitable levels;
- The successful candidate will be required to operate all equipment provided, including any new technology which may be introduced in the future.
- To carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
Note: The above duties outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Craftworker Gardner and may be subject to change in the future.
