Grounds Maintenance

2 months ago


East Horsley, United Kingdom Optima Recruitment Full time

**Based in Horsley ** Full drivers license required ** 40 hours**
- Assist in the day to day management of the school grounds and sports pitches
- Ensure the maintenance of the landscaping of the grounds is maintained to the highest standard
- Grass cutting and maintaining a clean and tidy appearance.
- Keep all hedges properly trimmed and to keep the ivy and other shrubs under control.
- Keep car parks and other hard surfaces clean and tidy.
- Assist in the maintaining of all access areas to the Sports Block and playing fields.
- Cut the grass around all buildings as well as tending the flowerbeds, hanging baskets (including out of school hours).
- Maintain all the woodland areas with the assistance of outside contractors.
- Clear leaves from around the site.
- Keeping all sheds, outbuildings and storage areas in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
- Clearing snow and gritting to ensure all pupils, visitors and staff have safe access.
- Maintain gutter clearance to ensure rainwater flows without blockage.
- Ensure the School Grounds are always clear from litter.
- Assist and chaperone all external contractors as required.
- Advise on the repair or replacement of faulty equipment.
- Carpark duty in the morning and/or the afternoon as required
- Assisting in the setting up and marking out pitches for matches.
- Maintain the Astro Pitch to include weekly brushing as required.
- Painting and maintaining all posts, nets, corner flats etc (Hockey).
- Where relevant, attending to grounds maintenance contractors working on site.

**Person Specification**:

- Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage
- Full drivers license (with no more than 6 point) and use of a vehicle is essential
- Able to effectively organise own work and operate as loan worker.
- A proven record of a high level of attendance at work.
- Polite, courteous and calm under pressure
- Able to show initiative and work proactively to ensure the smooth running of the site
- An organised approach and excellent time management skills

**Additional Information**:

- Based in Horsley
- £21,000 - £24,000 depending on experience
- 40hrs per week (times to be discussed at interview)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Onsite parking
- Pension

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Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.



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