Environmental Operative - ABC06549

Job Description "Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link  and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for". Location: Various throughout Aberdeen Duration: 10 x Permanent, Full Time (5 posts are 37 hours per week & 5 posts are annualised hours) Annualised hours 40 hours per week for 36 weeks during summer period and 30.25 hours per week for 16 weeks during winter period Job Purpose: To undertake either individually or as a member of a team a variety of duties concerned with Environmental Operations including undertaking work in public parks, playing fields, cemeteries, landscaped areas, public open spaces, public roads, amenity areas and housing estates. Requirements The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: There are no minimum requirements for this post. Responsibilities The post holder is expected to demonstrate: Proven ability to work as part of a team and as an individual. Proven ability to understand and respond to instructions given. Proven ability to deal with customers in a helpful and friendly manner. Proven ability to resolve issues and contribute to continuous improvement of service.  The Individual Please see Job Profile for further details "Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.  Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHRaberdeencity.gov.uk .  Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforcesaberdeencity.gov.uk . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.  Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:  have a disability are care-experienced and aged 16-29 are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships  Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs %MCEPASTEBIN%