Apprentice Grounds Assistant

3 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Summer Fields School Trust Ltd Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title**:Apprentice Grounds Assistant***

**Reporting to**: Head of Grounds

**Purpose of the Job**:To assist with the maintenance and preparation of sports pitches and the

general maintenance of the grounds.

**Main duties after training**

Preparing the grounds for the start of each term, measuring out and marking pitches (for football,

rugby, cricket, tennis, croquet, athletics) and the golf course.

Carrying out the sports grounds maintenance programme and general grounds maintenance,

including the astro pitch, according to the termly priorities.

Scarifying, aeration, fertilising and hedge cutting.

Switching over sports equipment according to the season and organising appropriate storage.

Mowing the sports grounds, marking out, spring and autumn renovation and erecting posts, nets,

cricket frames and tennis posts.

Assisting with the basic upkeep and maintenance of mechanical machinery.

General school grounds and garden maintenance.

Keeping driveways and paths clear and safe in severe weather conditions.

Maintaining the benches and scoreboards.

Preparing for key events such as Sports Day and assist with car parking.

**General**

Carry out duties in a safe and responsible manner and satisfy all statutory requirements.

Ensure that equipment and materials are stored safely and in accordance with statutory

requirements.

Undertake health and safety training as required, e.g. health and safety, manual handling.

Comply with all health and safety procedures as required by the school.

All staff share the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and must

adhere to, and comply with, the school’s Safeguarding Policy.

Carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Head of Grounds, Bursar or

other members of the Senior Management Team.

This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with the

post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.



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