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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Assist the Grounds team in the maintenance of school sports pitches (grass and artificial) according to playing seasons and in consultation with the Director of Sport (Reed’s School and Feltonfleet       School) and Head of Games (Ripley Court School).

·         Assist in the maintenance of the pond and Forest School at both Feltonfleet and Ripley Court Schools, where required, to ensure that the water course is kept clear.

·         Assist in the erection and maintenance of all sports equipment, nets, goals etc.

·         Repair and maintain all boundaries and fences in conjunction with Grounds team members or external contractors, as necessary.

·         Carry out general care and maintenance of Grounds machinery as required.

·         Maintain hedges at all three School sites up to, and including, the boundaries. 

·         Assist in tree maintenance, liaising with external contractors as required.

·         Liaise with the Gardening team to maintain all grassed, woodland and school planted beds and shrub areas.

·         Liaise with the Facilities Manager and Head Groundsperson at Reed’s School and Feltonfleet School, to purchase supplies and services for Grounds, helping to ensure resources are managed within budget constraints.

·         Work to a routine and regular preventative maintenance schedule to ensure that the school grounds, equipment and facilities are correctly maintained.

·         Assistant in early morning clearance of debris (leaves, frost etc.) across the School sites.

·         Maintain knowledge of the requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1984.  Wear and use personal protective equipment and safety devices that are provided by management for your protection. 

·         Carry out risk assessments and follow the Safe Systems of Work.

 

Other Job Requirements:

·         Attend training courses for health and safety as required.

·         Maintain knowledge of measuring/installing: Cricket, football, rugby, hockey, rounders, athletics track and tennis all on grass.

·         Safely manage all fuel on site.

·         Maintain the operational running of the swimming pools at Ripley Court School and Feltonfleet School where required.

·         Drive the school minibus where required (with or without passengers).

·         Observe security of site to ensure minimal risk to school and flag any concerns to the Head Groundsperson, Facilities Manager or Site Operations Manager.

·         Assist the wider Estates and Facilities team in setting up and provide operational assistance at school events as required.

·         Review of work-based Risk Assessments on an annual basis.

·         Carry out other reasonable duties as instructed by the Head Groundsperson, Operations Director or Feltonfleet Bursar.

·         Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

·  Mowing, aeration, fertilising, weed and pest control using tractor mounted and pedestrian machinery.

·  Setting out and initial marking for cricket, rugby, football, hockey, tennis.

·  Ability to use a range of machinery and equipment in the performance of the post holders’ duties.

·  Ability to communicate at all levels.

·  Driving license.

·  Previous experience of working within a school setting including.

 

Personal competencies and qualities:

·  To be reliable, effective, efficient and take ownership.

·  Team player with a positive and adaptable ‘can do’ approach to work including the ability to be flexible in approach to change in working hours.

·  Ability to stay calm and diplomatic under pressure.

·  Committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.