Grounds Person

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake routine maintenance of areas within the school site including preparation work on a range of sports facilities and surfaces.
• Undertake minor construction and landscaping work.
• Follows standard procedures requiring knowledge of the functional area.
• Drive vehicles and equipment as required for grounds maintenance operations.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment used by self and work group are regularly maintained in accordance with routine operating requirements. Monitor the use of consumable items and spares and make arrangements for their replenishment.
• If qualified ensure the safe use, storage, calibration and disposal of pesticides and other similar substances.
• Promote the Health and Safety of self and others. Respond to emergencies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and end users.
• Make recommendations to supervisor regarding improved work systems, labour and machinery utilisation.
• Maintain good communications with customers and end users.
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required and requested by your line manager to meet the school’s priorities and demands.