Grounds & Facilities Keeper – Gardens & Quiet Spaces

ST COLUMBAS HOSPICE; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave on joining

8 public holidays

Pension scheme 12%

Sick pay enhancements

Family friendly policies

Training & development

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff meals discount

Living Wage employer

Investors in People Gold

Wellbeing support

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

St Columba's Hospice Care is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper to join the Facilities team. The role covers mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, landscaping and seasonal snow clearance, with opportunities to create new garden spaces for patients and visitors.

As well as outdoor upkeep, you’ll contribute to the maintenance of the hospice buildings as part of a dedicated facilities team, in a supportive charity environment with generous leave and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an experienced Groundskeeper.

Responsibilities

• Mowing lawns, planting and weeding borders, trimming trees and bushes, landscaping, sweeping paths and car parks, and clearing snow and ice in the winter months.
• You may be involved in creating new garden areas in the grounds of the Hospice, including spaces for patients and visitors or a quiet place of remembrance.
• Maintain safety, tidiness and attractiveness of outside areas and contribute to building maintenance as part of the facilities team.

Job description

St Columba's Hospice Care is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper to join the Facilities team. The role covers mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, landscaping and seasonal snow clearance, with opportunities to create new garden spaces for patients and visitors.

As well as outdoor upkeep, you’ll contribute to the maintenance of the hospice buildings as part of a dedicated facilities team, in a supportive charity environment with generous leave and pension benefits.