Grounds Assistant

Grounds Assistant Based In Belfast

Your new company
The Main School occupies an impressive eight-acre site in the centre of Belfast, with modern and specialised facilities.
The Preparatory Department, Inchmarlo, is self-contained within its own site in the Malone Road area of South Belfast and is exceptionally well-equipped for all aspects of teaching and games.
Seeking to appoint a Grounds Assistant to assist in maintaining the school's facilities to ensure an appropriate and safe environment for the pupils and staff. This is a permanent full-time post.
Work as part of a team to maintain the school's facilities, in particular the grounds, to ensure an appropriate and A safe environment within which to provide the teaching of the curriculum and other activities by pupils.This role includes work demanding physical effort and working in unfavourable weather conditions when necessary.The role also includes working flexibly to support provision of school sport, such as working outside contracted hours and on Saturdays, when required.
Your new role

General preparation of sports areas to include rugby, cricket and soccer pitches.

Maintenance of grounds including grass, hedges, perimeter areas, landscaped areas, paths and driveways, including clearing of snow and ice from school paths and roads when required and collection of leaves and litter.

Maintenance of pavilions, including cleaning of changing rooms, showers, toilets, clearing of drains and gutters etc.

Operation of tools and equipment to include light tools e.g. rucksack sprayer, and tractor mounted equipment as necessary and appropriate.

Erection/dismantling of sports equipment.

Driving motor vehicles, to operate tractor mounted equipment, to use power-driven tools and operate relevant plant and equipment.

Preparation of cricket squares, both grass and artificial, to meet the standards expected by the school.

Emptying external litter bins.

Additional Duties:

The driving of school vehicles (if suitably qualified); and

The upkeep of a compost dump.

Other Duties

General porterage duties;

Support the staff in providing a safe learning environment.

Other duties that can reasonably be expected within the role.

What you'll need to succeed
Skills and Abilities

Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Strong numeracy and written communication skills with attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Ability to manage time proficiently

Qualifications/ Experience

Hold GCSE's in Maths and English (minimum grade C), or equivalent.

Hold Level 2 in Sports Turf-Greenkeeper

Experience

Recent experience (the last five years), of working in a sports environment, preparation and marking of sports pitches (rugby & cricket etc.).

Recent experience (the last five years), of working in a school environment.

What you'll get in return

Generous paid annual leave in excess of statutory leave - 14 customary holidays and 23 annual leave days

Free parking on site

Access to a generous pension (NILGOSC pension employer contributes 19%)

Pension paid to you for retirement, including redundancy and ill-health.

Lump Sum Payable to your beneficiary if you die.

Survivors' Pensions Payable to your civil partner, spouse or eligible cohabiting partner and eligible children.

Occupational sick scheme in excess of statutory requirements

Up to 60% discount on fees

Family leave (includes maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy) in excess of statutory requirements

Staff development days annually

Contribution towards cost of external training

Access to Inspire Workplace (delivering mental health and wellbeing and support in the workplace)

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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