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Assistant Foreperson Park 011952

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    Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
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    Ref: #JOB-2413743
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    DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY , Dun Laoghaire Rathdo, Marine Rd, Dun Laogh, Co. Dublin, A96 K6C9
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    24.79 - 26.09 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 25 Sep 2025
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    Closing On: 16 Oct 2025

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The post holder will be required to carry out all the duties allocated to them by the Council under the direction and 
supervision of the relevant Supervisor, which will include but are not limited to:

Managing and supervising the work of any employees who may be assigned to ensure an efficient delivery of service. 
Participation in the PMDS process;
Be responsible for the efficiency of works in the area and to carry out all instructions/inspections and furnish any reports, diaries, records or other particulars described by the District Supervisor, Parks and 
Landscape Officer or other Line Manager (Technical or Administrative);
Being available to attend to emergency work outside of normal working hours and participating in an emergency call out roster if required;
Propagation and cultivation of plants and for the layout, care, upkeep, maintenance of all grounds, structures, buildings within the parks inclusive of gardens and open spaces.
Attendance at meetings and workshops arranged by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
Communicate satisfactorily with outside bodies, residents associations, public representatives etc.
Co-operating and availing of any new technology and/or systems and/or which may become available to 
assist in the effective and efficient carrying out of duties or as may be required;
Utilise the Council's CRM system (Customer Relationship Management) in accordance with corporate policies and procedures:
Deal with complaints/incidents as may arise and advised through CRM or other channels.
Reply to complaints/incidents through the CRM portal on all platforms as made 
available;
Ensure that all works being carried out comply with the relevant Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 
and Regulations, including the completion of Risk Assessments/SSWPs and Accident/Incident forms;
Complying with Health & Safety requirements of the Council and wear/use any safety equipment/clothing supplied.
Ensure staff they supervise are fit to work, wear the required personal protective equipment for the tasks to be carried out and take appropriate action immediately when these requirements are not met;
Supervising external contractors to ensure works are carried out to the required standards;
Operate in accordance with current best practice requirements in relation to the activities that staff carry out;
Operating a Council vehicle as part of work responsibilities and utilising a mobile phone or other electronic devices when required;
Such other duties as may be assigned to them from time to time.
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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