Grounds Person

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Grounds Person to assist the Grounds Co-ordinator to maintain and develop the College grounds to the highest standard. This will involve cutting grass at all premises, maintaining shrubs/trees and rotovating damaged grounds areas. You will also be for responsible for the use and maintenance of relevant equipment and machinery, ensuring you maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Maintain and develop the College grounds to the highest standard

· Be responsible for effective use and maintenance of relevant equipment and machinery.

· Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas including vehicles

· Keep driver records and check relevant vehicle documentation is up to date

Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential:
• Educated to NC/SVQ level 2 or an equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 5).
• Desirable:
• Hold PA1 and PA6 certificate

Skills and Attributes

Essential:

• Flexible approach to work; able to plan and organise routine and ad hoc tasks to meet specific timescales and changing (weather) conditions.
• Work alone or with others with minimum supervision.

Desirable:

• Be prepared to undertake departmental training in general Health & Safety, COSHH, manual handling, fire and induction.