Grounds Operative - Dublin
CRH are seeking a full-time grounds and landscape operative to ensure the grounds and external areas are maintained to a high standard. The Grounds Operative will carry out routine grounds maintenance, operate machinery, support horticultural tasks, and deliver an efficient and professional service across all outdoor spaces.
Seniority Level: Associate
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Maintain lawns and other grassed areas.
- Carry out hedge trimming, edging, leaf blowing, and weed control.
- Maintain hard landscaping, including paths, car parks, fences, gates, and outdoor furniture.
- Litter picking and waste management.
- Salt spreading and snow clearing during the winter months.
- Assist with planting, watering, pruning, and basic horticultural tasks.
- Support planting and seasonal maintenance of flower beds, shrubs, and borders.
- Safely operate grounds maintenance equipment and power tools.
- Carry out basic equipment checks and report faults promptly.
- Ensure all tools and machinery are cleaned, stored, and maintained correctly.
- Work in line with all safety procedures, risk assessments, and site rules.
- Always use appropriate PPE.
- Report hazards, defects, or incidents to the manager immediately.
- Support site events or setup tasks when required.
- Provide excellent service to staff and visitors.
- Work flexibly across different sites if required.
Experience / Education
You are/have:
- Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or similar outdoor work.
- Ability to operate grounds machinery (mowers, strimmers, blowers, etc.), tractors, and trailers
- Good understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
- Full driving licence.
- Machinery operation training is an advantage.
- Basic horticultural knowledge (desirable).
- Experience working in commercial or estate environments (desirable).
- PA1/PA6 pesticide application cert (beneficial)
- Manual handling (beneficial)
Personal Attributes
You have:
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work outdoors year-round.
- Good communication skills.
- Professional and approachable manner.
