Playfield & Grounds Maintenance Technician

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Banbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the team responsible for playing fields, shrub areas, and general outdoor spaces. You will work under the Team Supervisor to ensure high standards of presentation and safety across all sites.

Responsibilities include setting out and maintaining fields, planting and pruning trees and shrubs, turfing and grass care, and assisting with minor landscaping works.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or equivalent
• IOG National Certificate or higher in amenity horticulture
• Demonstrated health and safety awareness and ability to operate machinery

Responsibilities

• Setting out, marking and maintenance of playing fields and amenity areas
• Planting, pruning and maintenance of trees and shrubs
• Grass cutting, turfing and upgrading playing facilities
• Operate and maintain powered plant and machinery
• Direct and supervise trainees or staff as required

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Health & safety

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture

IOG National Certificate

Amenity horticulture qualification

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the team responsible for playing fields, shrub areas, and general outdoor spaces. You will work under the Team Supervisor to ensure high standards of presentation and safety across all sites.

Responsibilities include setting out and maintaining fields, planting and pruning trees and shrubs, turfing and grass care, and assisting with minor landscaping works.