JOB SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Hours: Full-time, 40 Hours per week, Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm, 52 weeks per year.
Job purpose
To ensure the general grounds across the school site and the school’s sports areas are well maintained and meet health & safety requirements.
1. To carry out:
2. Routine inspection and maintenance of grass areas and outdoor sports facilities
3. Landscaping such as planting, keeping borders and external walkways tidy, mowing, scarifying and aeration, pruning and weeding
4. Marking out pitches etc for sports activities and events
5. Leaf clearance, gritting and snow clearance
6. Ensure proper care and maintenance of flower beds, trees, shrubs, hedges, fences, pathways, and ditches
7. Maintain sports facilities (both grass and astro/MUGA) ensuring they are in optimal condition for the various activities
8. Meeting with Head of Facilities and/or DFO regularly to assess grounds needs and any issues
9. Operate and maintain all groundskeeping equipment eg lawnmowers, trimmers, tractors, snow plough …etc
10. Ensure all equipment is used safely and efficiently, conducting regular checks for maintenance needs
11. Adhere to health and safety guidelines in all groundskeeping activities, including identifying and addressing potential safety hazards on the school grounds.
12. Assisting with the School’s needs for ...