Job Title: Groundsperson
Location: Wimbledon
Salary: £26,585 (FTE) plus excellent benefits, discounted gym membership and lunch (during term-time)
Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (April – August 2022)
Closing Date: Thursday 10th March 2022 at 9am
King’s College School was founded by royal charter in 1829 as the junior department of King’s College London, and was originally located in Strand, however needing space to expand, the school moved to Wimbledon in 1897 and have been thriving there ever since.
We are seeking to appoint a keen and enthusiastic person to contribute to and provide strong support to the school’s grounds team. This is a fixed term contract however there may be the opportunity for this to become a permanent post for the right person.
The Groundsperson is responsible for undertaking tasks to assist with the maintenance of the general condition and availability of the school’s sports facilities, whether at the main school site or at Kingsway.
About the role:
- Under the direction of the Head Groundsperson, preparing and maintaining the sports facilities, including artificial surfaces, at the main KCS school site and the sports grounds at Kingsway, to recognised national standards and to the satisfaction of all users
- Providing grounds staff support to matches/fixtures when required
- Implementing weekly, monthly, and annual agreed maintenance programmes for all facilities, including the Old Boys’ sports pitches
- Liaising with appropriate staff on the availability of sports facilities for lessons and matches, and advising on the fitness of pitches
- Working with various types of machinery and equipment to prepare and maintain football, rugby, cricket and hockey pitches, as well as artificial surfaces
- Undertaking general maintenance of equipment as directed
- Assisting with light tree pruning, hedge cutting and maintenance of paths, including leaf collection and spraying
About you:
- Previous experience as a groundsperson or similar
- A full understanding of field markings
- Experience of mechanical repairs and the ability to mend machinery and make small repairs
- Knowledge and experience of working with synthetic sports pitches/surfaces
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
- Ability to work without supervision and prioritise workload according to fixture lists and weather conditions
- Relevant qualification in turf management – NVQ or similar (desirable)
- A chainsaw certificate (desirable)
- A full, clean driving licence (desirable)
If you’re interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward please hit apply
King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Gardener, Landscaping, Garden maintenance, Groundskeeper, Groundsman, Groundswoman, Grounds Keeper, Property Maintenance, Maintenance Technician, Handyman, Property Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Site Maintenance may also be considered for this role.
