Craft Gardener

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s leading university, invites applications for a permanent Craft Gardener. The post is based in the Campus Maintenance Team within the Estates & Facilities Department.

A dedicated daily scope includes craft gardening tasks with 39 hours per week. Candidates should have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience and a proven ability to work across the Campus Maintenance service with teamwork.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Craft Gardener as required by the role.
• Minimum of three-year post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Experience working within a Campus Maintenance team and across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support within the Craft Gardening Team and across Campus Maintenance as needed.
• Contribute to scheduled horticultural tasks and plant maintenance.
• Collaborate with team leaders to ensure smooth operation and coverage.

Skills

Gardening

Job description

Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75thin the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post Summary: A vacancy exists for the permanent position of a fully qualified Craft Gardener in the Campus Maintenance Team within the Campus Services section of the Estates & Facilities Department. A minimum of three-year post qualification and experience in a similar role is required. The Craft Gardener will primarily be assigned to the Craft Gardening Team which is a sub team of the larger Campus Maintenance Team, but they will work across the full Campus Maintenance service. The Craft Gardener in will have dedicated area of responsibility, but teamwork is essential across the team to ensure knowledge is shared and each member of the team and can support and provide cover for team members when necessary. The Craft Gardener in will report to the Chargehand Craft Gardener, who in turn reports to the Team Leader who in turn reports into the Campus & Grounds Maintenance Manager who in turn reports to the Campus Services Manager.

Post status: Permanent

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Fortnightly Craftperson Salary Scale (€1,783.10 - €1,872.47 per fortnight) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.