Grounds Person

Who are Habs?

We are a diverse community, and we nurture a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility for the world in which our pupils will lead and succeed. Our broad curriculum and co-curricular provision prepare pupils for success wherever their passion may take them. Ambition, Curiosity, Courage and Community are the core beliefs that we stand for here at Habs.

Join our team and unlock your potential!

Under the direction of the Head of Grounds, the post holder will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a wide variety of sports surfaces and surrounding areas, using machinery and equipment to ensure the facilities are maintained to the highest standards. As part of a wider estates team, the post holder will be involved in ensuring the site campus is a professional and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Hours

This is a full-time role, 40 hours a week, excluding breaks, Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 4.00pm. You are required to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties. The role will require occasional work at weekends.

Duties

• Prepare quality sports surfaces including cricket, rugby, football, and lacrosse as relevant to the season.
• Prepare quality non-turf sports surfaces including 2G pitches, netball, tennis and synthetic athletics as relevant to the season.
• Assist in the renovation of sports facilities.
• Identify weeds, pests and diseases, and apply treatment as appropriate.
• Undertake basic machinery maintenance, set up and cleaning.
• Assist in the maintenance of roads, paths and fencing throughout the estate, including removing leaves, debris and litter.
• Assist in snow and ice clearance and spreading of salt/grit as required.
• Assist other departments in school as required.

What We Look For:

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and committed Grounds Person.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 in Horticulture & Sports Turf or equivalent.
• Desirable: Level 3 in Horticulture.
• Desirable: PA1 and PA6 pesticide application.

Experience

A thorough knowledge of quality groundsmanship, in particular cricket pitch preparation and renovations. This should be transferable across to rugby and football and lacrosse pitch maintenance to provide a broad understanding of the industry. Sound horticultural knowledge will be required to work on formal lawns.

Skills

• Excellent team working ethic with the ability to use initiative and work on own when required.
• Confidence and assertiveness combined with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations.
• Excellent timekeeping skills with a clear ability to prioritise work, solve problems and seek help when needed.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.

Attributes

• Be motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a small team.
• Sense of humour and confidence.
• Friendly, approachable and professional approach to pupils, staff and parents.
• Reliability and flexibility.

What we are offering:

• Salary & Benefits : Up to £28,512 per annum plus £250 per month occupation supplement.
• Free use of the state-of-the-art sports centres, including fitness suite, swimming pool and squash courts
• Enrolment into the Schools’ pension scheme, with 12% employer contribution, based on 5% individual contribution
•  Free lunches, other meals and refreshments
• A strong commitment to professional development, with a substantial budget for wholeschool training and individual courses
• Group Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Free parking on site
• Tax free bicycles for work through the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Programme

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible.

 Haberdashers’ Elstree SchooIs are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.