Grounds Person Grade 2

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Portadown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker. This role involves various duties, such as maintaining sports facilities, tree areas, and grass. The ideal candidate holds a relevant NVQ in horticulture or has professional experience in the field. A valid driving licence is also required. This temporary position offers a salary ranging from £25,583 to £26,824 per annum for 36 hours a week, with a closing date for applications on 22 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or equivalent.
• Have awareness of Health and Safety requirements and safe machinery use.
• Must possess a full, current valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Set out and mark playing facilities.
• Maintain sports and amenity areas.
• Prepare, plant and maintain tree and shrub areas.
• Turf and maintain grass areas.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or equivalent

Professional experience in amenity horticulture

Full driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture

Job description

The person appointed shall work as a member of the Grounds Maintenance Service, and be responsible for carrying out grounds duties under the direction of the Team Supervisor or other supervising officer.

Responsibilities

• Basic setting out and marking of playing facilities.
• Maintaining sports and amenity areas.
• Preparing, planting and maintaining tree and shrub areas.
• Preparing, seeding, turfing and maintaining grass areas.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or an equivalent or higher level qualification relevant to amenity horticulture. OR have one year’s paid professional experience of working in amenity horticulture.
• Can demonstrate an awareness/knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to amenity horticulture and the safe use of machinery/equipment.
• Hold a full, current valid driving licence.

Further Information

A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.
The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary £25,583 - £26,824 per annum.
Area: All of Northern Ireland.
Closing date: 22 January 2026.
Contract type: Temporary.
Weekly hours: 36.
Worktime: Monday to Thursday (8:00am - 4:30pm, includes 30min unpaid lunch break), Friday (8:00am -12:00pm).