School Grounds Gardener and Maintenance Technician

Teacheroo; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St Leonards School is seeking a Grounds Assistant to maintain the school grounds and gardens to high standards. You will report to the Estates Supervisor and work a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, with a daily unpaid lunch break. The role requires manual gardening tasks and safe operation of equipment.

The post involves winter gritting, field marking and supporting sports facilities, with opportunities to work autonomously and as part of a small team. Previous grounds experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Educated to Standard Grade/GCSE level.
• National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent SVQ, NVQ qualification.
• Spraying Certificate PA1 & PA6.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of gardening duties including hedge trimming and bed preparation.
• Maintain lawns, borders and pitch areas to high standards.
• Operate and maintain equipment following safety procedures.
• Support Estates team in general maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Machinery operation

Driving licence

Problem solving

Manual handling

Education

GCSE/Standard Grade

Horticulture SVQ/NVQ

PA1/PA6 Spraying

Job description

St Leonards School is seeking a Grounds Assistant to maintain the school grounds and gardens to high standards. You will report to the Estates Supervisor and work a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, with a daily unpaid lunch break. The role requires manual gardening tasks and safe operation of equipment.

The post involves winter gritting, field marking and supporting sports facilities, with opportunities to work autonomously and as part of a small team. Previous grounds experience is desirable.