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.