Task Specifications 60 - 74:

 

Task Specification 60 - Golf Course Bunkers

Job description

Golf traps - ensure clean, tidy and weed free

 

Description
Limits
Period
Notes
Litter, debris and weed free
Zone A
All year round
-
Rake bunkers
196
Daily
Ensure clean of litter and weeds
Top up bunker sand
1
Spring & Autumn
Include supply of sand (20 tonne)
Tidy edge
26 cuts
-
Cut and collect edge growth twice weekly allow 26 cuts


 

Task Specification 61 - Rough Areas

Job description

Long areas to be kept 75 mm high and litter free

 

Description
Limits
Period
Notes
Mow rough
75 - 250mm,  6 cuts
All year round
Mow using flail and other approved equipment to differentiate fairways allow 6 cuts
Litter free
Zone B
All year round
Check whilst mowing


 

Task Specification 63 - Putting Green

Job description

Municipal green for all year round use

 

Description
Limits
Period
Notes
Allowance for achieving quality standard
-
All year round
-
Winter mowing
18-35mm, 12 cuts
Oct - Mar
Top cut to 25mm reducing to summer height 12mm.  Cut to 18mm in winter. Allow 12 occasions
Summer mowing
12-15mm, 84 cuts
Apr - Sep
Three times per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Allow 84 occasions
Maintain perimeter
Clean
Apr - Sep
Litter and weed free, no weedkiller to be used
Weed free
Nil
All year round
-
Spring scarify
1
March
Limited to 6mm, aim to speed up green , remove horizontal growth all arisings from site
Spring feed
1
Pre-season
To suit course plays, notice should be given
Spring top dress
2
In season
2 light dressings
Litter and debris free
Zone A
All year round
-
Autumn scarify
1
Autumn
Agreed programme to reduce thatch, and moss all arisings removed
Autumn hollow tine and top dress
1
Autumn
Every third year to agreed programme
Autumn solid tine and top dress
1
Autumn
Two out of three years to agreed programme
Autumn feed
1
Autumn
-
Moss kill
1
Autumn
-
Pest and disease control
As and when required
All year round
Worms, and fugal problems to be controlled
Annual renovation and re-seed
1
Autumn
Special attention to worn areas
Swish green
196
Daily
Every day excepting frosty conditions Allow 196 occasions
Autumn leaf clearance
Nil
Oct - Nov
-
Water green
As and when required
As and when required
Allow 12 occasions


 

Task Specification 67 - Hard surface weed control

Job description

Keep areas free of weeds.  Allow three occasions of contact spraying

 

Description Limits Period Notes
Weed control Zone B All year round Apply non-residual weedkiller on three occasions

 

Task Specification 68 - Gravel and Bound Gravel

Job description

Must be presentable. Clean and free of weeds, litter, debris and detritus. Sweep/Rake on 12 occasions and Spray on 3 occasions.

 

Description
Limits
Period
Notes
Sweep/rake over
Zone A sweep 12 occasions
All year round
Sweep on a regular monthly programme
Weed control
Zone A
All year round
-
Leaf Clearance
10%
All year round
All material to be removed from site
Clear after Gales.
10%
All year round
All material to be removed from site


 

Task Specification 69 - Hard surface cleansing

Job description

Maintain the cleanliness of paths and roadways by weekly sweeping / blowing of litter, detritus and other debris. Areas to be at BVPI 199 zone A at all times. All arisings to be removed.

 

Description Limits Period Notes
Sweep/ blow paths Zone A All year round Remove all cuttings from site. Weekly sweep required
Weed control Zone A All year round Should be controlled through regular sweeping
Leaf Clearance 10% All year round All material to be removed from site
Clear after Gales. 10% All year round All material to be removed from site

 

Task Specification 70 - Facilities Management - full time

Job description

General facilities management.

DESCRIPTION
LIMITS / FREQUENCY
PERIOD
NOTES
Lock and unlock gates
365
All year round
As per specification
Full time park presence
100%
All year round
As per times identified in the specification.  A person present to fulfil all required tasks
Security of park buildings
100%
All year round
At all times
Litter pick
Zone A
All year round
-
Empty litter bins
Daily
All year round
Bins never to be more than half full and emptied at least daily
Path cleanliness
Zone A
All year round
Paths to be cleared of twigs, litter, dog fouling and detritus
Play area - Inspect and record
Daily
All year round
Log book to be kept
Keep order
Daily
All year round
Communicate with park users to ensure good relations and enjoyment
Clean changing room
Zone A
-
After usage
Clean pavilions / shelters
Zone A
Daily
-
Attend changing rooms
As and when required
-
Ensure tidy and accessible, complete fixture report
Sell tickets
Daily
Daily
Comply with all processes and audit requirements
Clean toilets
3
Daily
Daily
Sweep and mop all surfaces, disinfect, new soap and toilet rolls. Check throughout day, full cleanse daily


 

Task Specification 71 - Facilities Management - part time

Job description

General facilities management.

 

Description
Limits
Period
Notes
Lock and unlock gates
365
All year round
As per specification
Full time park presence
100%
All year round
As per opening times.  A person present to fulfil all required tasks
Security of park buildings
100%
All year round
At all times
Litter pick
Zone A
All year round
 
Empty litter bins
Daily
All year round
Bins never to be more than half full and emptied at least daily
Path cleanliness
Zone A
All year round
Paths to be cleared of twigs, litter, dog fouling and detritus
Play area - Inspect and record
Daily
All year round
Log book to be kept
Keep order
365
All year round
Communicate with park users to ensure good relations and enjoyment
Clean changing room
Zone A
-
After usage
Attend changing rooms
As and when required
-
Ensure tidy and accessible, complete fixture report
Sell tickets
365
Daily
Comply with all processes and audit requirements
Clean toilets
365
Daily
Sweep and mop all surfaces, disinfect, new soap and toilet rolls. Check throughout day, full cleanse daily

 

Task Specification 72 - Bench Maintenance

Job description

Check and maintain fixed benches in parks.

 

Description Limits Period Notes
Annual inspection and clean Once Spring before Easter Check for safety and need for repair. Wash down leaving whole area tidy.

 

 

Task Specification 73 - Memorial Benches

Job description

Maintain donated Commemorative seats.

 
Description
Limits
Period
Notes
Annual inspection and cleanse
Once
-
Supervising Officer to be advised of problems
Put out seats
Once
Mid March
Collect from store and place around park to specific locations before Easter
Return seats to store
Once
November
Agree removal time with Supervising Officer

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