Park Ranger

Job Introduction

To take responsibility for the delivery of grounds duties at Lightwater Country Park to the specifications and quality standards set out in the contractual documents as agreed by Sodexo. 

Develop long term volunteer relationships, management processes. Implement best standard, company, segment and divisional policies and procedures as directed.

Role Responsibility

• Check rangers workshop and yard for any signs of vandalism/damage and switch alarms off to the groundsman office

• Visual inspections of all park facilities to ensure the site is in a tidy and safe condition. These must be recorded in a diary on-site and will be subject to inspections on occasion. 

• Review diary for events each day to check and prepare for bookings/hire

• Lock and unlock toilets as required

• Empty bins daily or as per schedule

• Ensure all footpaths are kept clear or obstruction and any vegetation is cut back as required to maintain access.

• Clear weeds from any paved or hard areas.

• Litter patrol and full site inspection. Ensure all paths/informal routes are kept free from all litter, debris and rubbish, especially glass.  Any such material to be removed from site to the Contractor’s tip. 

• Toilet cleaning

• All picnic benches and/or park furniture painted and stained as requested.

• Gates – check, lubricate and ensure these are secure at all times. Any defects are to be rectified to ensure that site security is maintained at all times

• Check the Goats, perimeter fencing and inner electric fence

• Act as fishing Bailiff and actively check any visitors fishing have permits

• Check the Bee Hives and enclosure fencing

• Report back on pollution

• Remove fishing related debris from around Hammonds Pond. Sharp items such as fish hooks should be disposed of carefully so as not to let them cause injury

• Make observations on any damage to furniture or trees and other infrastructure

• Wipe down and clean any signs, information boards, equipment etc. and ensure free from moss, mould, dirt, graffiti etc. as required or instructed by Greenspace.

• Check all gates, barriers, height barriers etc. for operation. Oil and grease as necessary or make minor adjustments to ensure all gates etc. swing easily to their full operational width.

• Note and program in any pro-active maintenance issues that may need attending, such as re-staining of benches and fencing, re-setting of kerbs or paving, replacement of wearing steps and handrails etc.

• Rectify any obvious signs of damage, vandalism, graffiti or other faults

• Make observations and record any damage to furniture or trees and other infrastructure

• Ensure that the office is kept tidy at all times and locked when not in use.

• Throughout the Autumn and Winter period, all areas are to be kept clear of large build ups of leaves so as to provide a tidy appearance and allow the areas to be enjoyed properly for formal and informal recreation

The Ideal Candidate

• Driving licence
• Grounds Maintenance / Horticulture experience
• PA1 / PA6a Pesticide Application
• Basic literacy and numeracy 
• Customer Care experience

   

  Desirable

   

• Previous site supervisory experience
• Chainsaw qualifications
•  Horticultural experience/qualifications
•  Basic IT skills

Package Description

Camberley Area

Salary subject to experience, to be discussed at interview stage

Driving Licence essential

PA1/PA6a pesticide Application essential

Customer care experience

Contact Mark.hibbs@sodexo.com  07342 061002