Groundsman

Salary DOE

Qualifications and Experience

Essential
• Experience of providing grounds maintenance services.

Desirable
• Level 2 Certificate in Sports and Amenity Turf Maintenance or other practical horticultural training is desirable.
• Experience of working in a school setting.
• Experience of the safe and effective use of fertilisers, herbicides, and insecticides, coupled with a sound knowledge of organic gardening methods and skills in propagation (additional training can be given). Pesticide training is desirable.
• An understanding of health and safety issues appropriate to school grounds and Sports maintenance.
• Full, clean driving licence
Training will be provided to the right candidate.

Personal Qualities
Essential
• A patient and friendly manner with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to receive, record and transmit messages accurat...