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Groundsperson
Nottingham High School —Nottingham
- £26,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- In-person
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This is a rewarding opportunity to join our friendly team and help maintain our beautiful school grounds, creating a safe and welcoming environment for our…
£26,000 - £27,000 a year
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Groundsperson

Nottingham High School -
Nottingham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£26,000 - £27,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Canteen

Qualifications

Minor repairs
Customer service
Maintenance
Pruning (plant care)
Site debris removal
Groundskeeping
Planting
Mechanical maintenance (Routine procedures)
Commercial grounds maintenance
Site housekeeping
Irrigation
Mechanical knowledge
Facilities maintenance
Routine servicing

Full job description

Nottingham High School welcomes applications for the role of Groundsperson. This is a rewarding opportunity to join our friendly team and help maintain our beautiful school grounds, creating a safe and welcoming environment for our whole school community.

To apply, please complete the application form and submit to [email protected], applications can be found on our website: https://www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk/current-vacancies/item/1122/groundsperson-1

Roles & Responsibilities

The role involves the maintenance, upkeep, and remedial work of all sports grounds and landscape areas.

Sports Pitch & Turf Management

Maintenance: Mowing, edging, aeration (core/solid tining, slitting), scarification, fertilisation, top-dressing, and overseeding of all turf areas (pitches and lawns).
Equipment Upkeep: Routine maintenance of all outdoor sports surface equipment (goals, nets, cricket covers, flags, etc.).
Chemical/Pest Control: Use of fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides to maintain turf and artificial surfaces, including monitoring and treating common issues like leatherjackets and red thread.
Irrigation: Adjusting watering schedules based on weather and plant requirements.

Horticulture & Landscaping

Planting Schemes: Planting, watering, feeding, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
Maintenance: Maintaining flower beds, planters, and all planting schemes, including seasonal changes.
Weed Control: Managing weeds across all soft and hard landscape areas (beds, paths, parking areas).

General Upkeep & Safety

Amenity Upkeep: Clearing pathways, driveways, and carparks of litter, leaves, and debris.
Facilities: General upkeep of Grounds & Gardens office/canteen spaces, the Pavilion building, and all tool/machinery storage structures.
Winter Maintenance: Snow removal and ice management (salting/gritting).
Driving: Driving the departmental vehicle for collecting materials and equipment.
Other Duties: Aiding the Sports Department (e.g., PE kit laundering) and performing minor repairs to fencing, benches, and signage as required.

Safety, Equipment & Professional Development

Health & Safety: Conform to all School Health and Safety policies, complete risk assessments for job-specific tasks, and ensure compliance for self and others.

Equipment Management

Perform routine maintenance and refuelling of all groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers).
Ensure all equipment and materials are used and stored in accordance with policy.
Maintain detailed records of chemical applications and equipment service.
Report faulty equipment immediately.
Offer advice on cost-effectiveness and new equipment/consumables.

Development

Willingness to learn new techniques through routine training, toolbox talks, and annual performance reviews.

Pay: £26,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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