We currently have the following opportunity:
Greenspace Technician (Play) - PKC14171
£28,812 - £31,346
Westbank House, Perth
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Greenspace team and play a key role in maintaining safe, high-quality play facilities across Perth and Kinross.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine operational inspections of play equipment and safety surfacing, identifying defects, hazards and maintenance requirements, and undertaking repairs to play equipment and associated infrastructure.
Working across 147 equipped play areas, you will help ensure all sites remain compliant with relevant safety standards and are safe, accessible and fit for public use.
The role also involves accurately recording inspection and maintenance activities, contributing to the cleanliness and overall appearance of Council-managed play areas, and assisting with the installation of smaller play items and associated improvements.
Through a proactive approach to inspection and maintenance, you will support the continued delivery of safe, attractive and enjoyable play opportunities for local communities throughout Perth and Kinross.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
The successful candidate will ideally hold the RoSPA/RPII Operational Inspection qualification.
However, candidates who do not currently possess this qualification but are willing to undertake and successfully achieve it will be considered, with completion required within the first six months of employment.
You will have the ability to work accurately to specifications and manage allocated work efficiently and effectively to meet targets and service requirements.
Experience of operating plant and machinery, or a willingness to undertake the necessary training and gain relevant qualifications, is essential.
You should be competent in the safe use of hand tools and small power tools and have a practical approach to maintenance and repair work.
A current First Aid certificate is desirable; however, candidates who do not hold this qualification must be willing to undertake the required training and achieve certification within the first year of employment.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.
