JOB PURPOSE Park Ranger
All rangers, on a rota basis will be responsible for visiting playground areas & Leisure Provision under the control of Newport City Council on a daily basis and carry out Risk assessments / safety inspections to meet the requirement of the European Safety Standards EN1176.
To ensure the efficient operation and provision of all facilities within Newport Parks.


KEY RESULT AREAS Park Ranger
To open and close the facilities as required
To maintain a high standard of security of all buildings and associated ancillary areas.To liaise with facility users to ensure they gain maximum benefit from the use of the facilities.
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained at all times.
To ensure the good behaviour of members and visitors using the facilities.To carry out basis gardening maintenance in the ornamental parks and open spacesTo prepare for and clean up after organised events.To complete and record statutory testing in NCC buildings
To open and close the splash park, and ensure all operational / maintenance tasks are completed in line with the risk assessment
This job description sets out the main result areas of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION


ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Park Ranger
Qualifications Good standard of general education.
Knowledge of H&S in play environment
Operational Playground Inspectors Qualification
Current Fist Aid certificate
Hold a full drivers licence
Knowledge Must have the ability to work on own initiative and without supervision.
To be a good team player
To be phsyically fit and able to complete the duties required.