Groundsperson

2 weeks ago

York, York City, United Kingdom Cundall Manor School Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Grounds Staff

Role Purpose


Our Grounds staff are responsible for maintaining the gardens, trees, boundary fences, walls, sports fields and AstroTurf as well as general maintenance of buildings, facilities and the decor.

During the winter they perform snow clearance and gritting to ensure the safety of school users.

In addition, they assist with the setup of school events as required and perform general maintenance tasks as directed by the Estates Manager.

They are fully immersed in school life and drive the school minibuses to facilitate the safe transportation of children to and from the school meaning they are in contact with children and parents at the school on a daily basis.


Key Accountabilities
Area of Accountabilities accountability
Gardens and Development, maintenance and improvement of the gardens, grounds,
Grounds sports field including undertaking activities such as grass cutting, planting, trimming, weeding and marking out of pitches and playing surfaces

Managing and maintaining of trees in accordance with any TPO conditions and in liaison with the Estates Manager

Maintenance and repair of site boundaries including fencing, walls and hedging

Maintaining surfaces and undertaking activities such as jet washing and leaf collection

Report hazards found within the grounds to the estate manager and make safe where possible

Clearance of school's grounds of snow and frost, treating pathways with rock salt

Litter picking and emptying external dustbins and tidying around waste collection

Site Maintenance Care and maintenance of all vehicles, machinery and equipment and take to external contractors where necessary

Unblocking drains and guttering to allow surface water to drain

Distribution of gravel to hard surfaces to maintain car park and drive areas


Repairs to buildings as directed by the Estates Manager and in line with own experience including but not limited to redecoration, small building repairs and plumbing.


Events Assist with event setup as required including moving items of school furniture and erection of temporary structures such as marquees and staging as well as securing lighting rigs and staging.

Policy Adhere to school confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times

Reporting

Reports to:
Estates Manager

Line Manages:
N/A

Supports:
All staff and school users
Budget Management N/A

Operational Details

Contract Full time
Bus driving hours 6.45am am & 16.45pm pm (term

Hours time only)

Grounds and maintenance

06:4- 18:30

A/L 10 weeks to be taken in periods of school closure

Essential Qualifications:
D1 Driving License Required

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

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