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Job Description

Job purpose: To work as part of a multi-skilled local crew providing a range of environmental services to local communities. To show initiative, commitment and enthusiasm to ensure the services provided make a difference by supporting and working with residents and local businesses to keep their neighbourhood clean and improving behaviours in relation to disposing of their waste responsibly

Duties/Responsibilities

A1 Duties/Responsibilities

• To carry out a range of physical tasks to improve the environmental condition and appearance of neighbourhoods on any land as directed, including:

  Cleaning

  • Lift and remove all detritus from all land as directed that can be achieved by hand brushing/sweeping and manual sweeping equipment. To include offensive detritus such as faeces, vomit, blood and dead animals.
  • Empty/re-bag and effectively clean litter bins and liners and to effectively dispose of/or collect full white litter bags/liners
  • Weed removal using manual and mechanical means such that weed re-growth is prevented.
  • Effectively clean up and wash pavements and other paved areas using equipment provided including street furniture
  • Fit litter bins using both electrical tools and manual tools as required.
  • Effectively clean public conveniences as required.
  • Clear waste material from gardens, binyards and other land as directed

Fly tip and household bulky item removal

• Remove fly-tipped and bulky item material as directed for example including loose materials, animal carcases, large items, gas bottles etc and safely load these onto the collection vehicle where required.
• Report hazardous material fly-tipped on the highway or other land e.g. asbestos, chemicals etc

Council housing areas – gardens and community enhancement works

• Record and report environmental issues as required.
• Carry out basic clearing and gardening as required

Seasonal Work

• Manually remove snow, ice, fallen leaves, twigs and small branches from paths/pavements and all other land as required
• Assist with gritting of paths/pavements and all other land as required

In Addition The Post-holder Is Expected To

• Work effectively with Council and other public service colleagues in order to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and quality within local environments as is possible and report any defects identified e.g. graffiti, pot-holes, overhanging trees, unauthorised fly-posting, damaged street furniture, blocked gullies etc.
• Undergo relevant training and development e.g. on the job or training courses. This will include training relating to the use of power tools, handling of hazardous materials and other health and safety issues.
• Undertake all work in accordance in line with health and safety procedures and to report defects or safety concerns identified to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
• Carry out all work with the highest standards of behaviour and conduct thereby reflecting the importance of the role as an ambassador for the City and the Council. In particular, to respond courteously and professionally.
• Ensure that any problems undertaking/completing work is reported and requirements to report on work done is complied with.
• Ensure that all basic resources used (e.g. litter grabbers, white bags, mobile phones) are kept safe, in good order and condition, and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft.
• Flexibly carry out any other duties in line with the general character of the post and consistent with its level of responsibility as required by the Council.
• Comply with all relevant LCC Policies and Procedures.

B1 Core Duties/Responsibilities (in addition to duties as set out above)

Core B1 Duties (all Required)

In addition to the A1 duties of the Environmental Action Operative, progression to the B1 grade will be on satisfactorily demonstrating the ability to meet all the required core B1 duties/responsibilities along with at least 2 of the remaining 5 duties/responsibilities below:

• To ensure that all resources used e.g. equipment, machinery and buildings etc. are kept safe, in good order and condition, and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft. To help keep vehicles clean and tidy both inside and out.
• To ensure that essential records as required relating to the work of the post e.g. timesheets, job requests, safety documents etc. are completed fully, promptly and accurately. This may be written or electronic (for example using hand-held devices).
• To carry out a range of basic investigative, customer contact and community based tasks that support actions to encourage behavioural change within communities to the management of waste; and to help monitor the effectiveness of our service, including:-
  • To play an effective role in a local team of staff that provide a responsive service to the local community which both engages with and works alongside residents, businesses and local groups to maintain clean environments;
  • To communicate effectively with the public and local representatives in the area worked;
  • To assist in the undertaking of basic street/environmental audits as required ;
  • To deliver local information leaflets and campaign material as required.
• To remove and dispose of needles through agreed procedures and following specialist training.
• To remove graffiti through cleaning off or painting over, including the use of specialist equipment and training as required.
• To support a range of preventative interventions, such as educational campaigns or activities, to tackle the root causes of environmental issues