Groundsman Assistant

**Groundskeeper Assistant**
**Haywards Heath, West Sussex**
**£24,300 per annum**

The Assistant Groundskeeper role encompasses all aspects of grounds maintenance and requires a close working relationship with the Head Groundskeeper, the Facilities Manager and other members of the Estate team. The role needs flexibility and attention todetail together with energy and enthusiasm and the willingness to go the extra mile.
- To undertake basic setting out, marking, and maintenance of sports areas as directed.
- To assist the Head Groundskeeper and Caretaker in their swimming pool management duties including a daily Health and Safety check on the pool water chemical levels and to ensure the pool area is safely secured. To sign the daily swimming pool log reportand raise any concerns in a timely manner.
- To undertake the Active IQ level 3 certificate in Poll and Plant Operations.
- To maintain the golf greens and cricket pitches.
- To safely and competently operate and maintain strimmers, hedgecutters, lawnmowers, other horticultural machinery, once suitable training has been completed.
- To maintain and safeguard such tools and machinery as are provided in a safe, and effective condition.
- Area maintenance to include leaf and litter clearance, hedge trimming, grass cutting, mulching, scrub clearance, weeding and general cleaning.
- To water and feed turf areas, including operation of irrigation systems where applicable.
- To assist with the disposal of tree litter and plant material around the site.

To assist with keeping all paths and drives clear of debris and mud and their general upkeep
- To be aware of and alert to the security of the School site and to approach any unidentified visitors to the School site in accordance with the School Access and Security and Visitors Policies. To adhere to safeguarding policies at all times.
- To assist with the upkeep of School animals on site to high welfare standards (including chickens, feral cats and any other School animals):
Salary £24.300 Hours 8 to 5pm Monday to Friday free lunch in term time Pension work clothing provided