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.
Work Location: In person
