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Job description

Full-time Groundsperson to work as part of a team to maintain the College playing fields and general grounds. .

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Head Groundsman/ Estates Manager
• Working as part of a team to ensure the upkeep of all College grounds and pavilions.
• Drive motor vehicles, to operate tractor-mounted equipment, to use power-driven and other tools, to operate plant and equipment.
• Preparation of sports areas including rugby, cricket, hockey and soccer pitches.
• Maintenance of general grounds including grass, hedges, perimeter areas, landscaped areas, clearance of leaves, litter, paths and driveways.
• Operation of tools and equipment to include light tools e.g. knapsack-sprayer and tractor-mounted equipment necessary to carry out the duties of the post.
• Erection/ dismantling of sports equipment.
• Carry out work without direct supervision, following instructions and exercising independent judgement.
• Carry out work outside, in unfavourable weather conditions when necessary.
• Carry out work demanding physical effort.
• Observe and comply with Health & Safety procedures in the execution of your duties with regard to yourself and others.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Work flexibly and as a good team member.
• Level 2 NVQ Sports Turf Management at least 5 years experience of comparable grounds work maintaining sports pitches.
• Experience in the use of associated equipment grass cutting machinery, including tractors.
• Qualification/ experience in groundswork and a full clean driving licence essential.

Further Information

Salary: NJC scale Point 3 - currently under review Applicant must hold a working permit to work in UK Job description and application form available at campbellcollege.co.uk/job website Full clean driving licence required