---

Job description

Our sports club requires an additional Groundsperson from March to September 2024. We are becoming increasingly busy and this individual will be much needed and get the training/opportunities/contacts for potential further work across the sports grounds industry in Northern Ireland. The individual will work alongside our groundsman and be part of a wider team which includes volunteers at North Down Cricket Club (one of the oldest sports clubs in Ireland founded 1857). Our facilities are renowned as first-class and this is an ideal opportunity for a young person wanting to break into the grounds industry..

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work as part of a wider grounds team at NDCC under the supervision and direction of the Head Groundsman.
• Mowing grass.
• Preparation of cricket wickets.
• Clearing debris.
• Repairing fixtures such as lights, benches and fountains.
• Cleaning and painting benches, poles and signs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Able to use their multitasking abilities to meet required maintenance standards for our grounds at all times.
• Well organised.
• Have an eye for detail.
• Work well as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Have a qualification or experience in grounds maintenance/groundwork.

Further Information

The Employer is: NORTH DOWN CRICKET CLUB Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.