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Pertemps
£13.50 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
Girvan, South Ayrshire
Ref 629106750
Posted 4 hours ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Park Warden jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 1 Park Warden jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Park Warden do?
Park wardens protect and look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that allow entry to the public.
Tasks required include:
- Prepares ground for planting by clearing vegetation and other debris.
- Drains and ploughs land and erects and maintains fences as necessary.
- Collects seeds, plants and prunes trees and selects and marks trees for felling.
- Fells trees using axe or power saw and saws wood into required lengths.
- Cuts coppice, removes tops of standing trees and lops branches as necessary.
- Assists in the control of harmful diseases, pests or forms of wildlife.
- Builds and maintains forest roads.
- Maintains watch for fires and operates firefighting equipment.
- Operates machinery used in the cultivation and management of trees.
- Monitors and patrols forests and parks to maintain grounds and prevent unauthorised entry.
What are the entry requirements for a Park Warden?
There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering specialised skills. Vocational qualifications in Forestry and Arboriculture are available at Levels 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.