Grounds & Sports Turf Technician

International Schools Today; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday (including bank hols)

Pension scheme

Free meals during term time

Free parking

Subsidised sports facilities

Training and development opportunities

Staff social events

Wellbeing support

Free uniform

Job summary

Radley College is seeking a Groundsperson to join our dedicated Grounds team and maintain extensive sporting facilities across the estate, including rugby and football pitches, cricket squares, tennis courts and a golf course.

You will work outdoors in all weather, mark out pitches, apply treatments, operate grounds machinery and support the presentation of the College grounds. NVQ2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Maintenance (or equivalent).
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 certificates would be advantageous.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or a similar environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality sports surfaces across rugby, football, cricket, tennis and golf facilities.
• Assist with cricket wicket preparation and seasonal renovations.
• Mark out pitches and apply fertilisers and treatments.
• Operate grounds machinery and equipment.
• Support the overall presentation of the College grounds.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Sports turf management

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

Radley College is seeking a Groundsperson to join our dedicated Grounds team and maintain extensive sporting facilities across the estate, including rugby and football pitches, cricket squares, tennis courts and a golf course.

You will work outdoors in all weather, mark out pitches, apply treatments, operate grounds machinery and support the presentation of the College grounds. NVQ2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent is preferred.