School Groundsperson - Coventry, United Kingdom - Aspire People Limited

Aspire People Limited
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Coventry, United Kingdom

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School Groundsperson
Permanent - Full Time All Year Round
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Fri with an hour's unpaid lunchbreak
Grade 3
Responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of the sports pitches, grounds and gardens.

KEY DUTIES:

  • Preparation and maintenance of nominated sports and amenity surfaces and assist with the initial marking and over marking of the sport pitches, running tracks and field events.
  • Responsible for undertaking general gardening duties on site.
  • Ensure lawn and grass areas are maintained, cultivated and repaired.
  • Keep borders, thoroughfares and highway footpaths clear and free from weeds and litter.
  • Carry out gritting, salt spreading and snow clearing on school premises.
  • Assist with the erection and dismantling of sports equipment.
  • Ensure grounds and gardens comply with the appropriate health and safety legislation and conduct risk assessments when required.
  • Report faulty or damaged appliances, equipment or any potential hazards.
  • Ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings are clean, safe to use and undertake basic inhouse repairs.
  • Be a team player who is capable of occasional lone working whilst using their initiative.
INDIVIDUALS IN THIS ROLE MAY ALSO UNDERTAKE ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

  • Fire Officer
  • First Aider
  • Winter Rugby and Summer Cricket duties

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • 1 year 'turf management'/general groundsman experience
  • NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture (Sports Turf)
  • Certificate of Competence on garden machinery, driving licence
  • Attention to detail, organisation and physically fit
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