Grounds and Gardens Person

University of Leeds

Facilities Directorate

Estate Services

Maintenance and Operations

Grounds and Gardens Person

We are seeking an experienced Grounds and Gardens Person to join the Estates, Grounds and Gardens Team. Responsible to the Charge hand, you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective grounds maintenance service across the University's Campus.

You will have significant recent experience of working within a grounds maintenance environment and possess a working knowledge of plant species and current techniques used in horticulture. You will be qualified to a NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Horticulture and hold a PA1, PA2 and PA6 sprayer certificates and NPTC (National Proficiency Testing Test Council) Chainsaw certificate of competence. A full current valid driving licence allowing use of trailers is also essential in this role.

Working as part of a team, you will be flexible, with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will also be highly motivated and have the ability to work unsupervised and use your own initiative. In order to fulfil the duties of this role, you may be required to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, University closed days and covering University Open days. Times of work will be agreed with your line manager to meet service requirements.

University Grade 4: £18,031 to £20,781 (per annum)

Informal enquiries may be made to, Dave Evans, Supervisor-Sports Grounds and Gardens tel +44 (0)113 343 1993, email D.H.Evans@leeds.ac.uk

Closing date: 30 June 2015                                            

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For more information and to apply for this post, please go to our website by clicking the 'Apply' button  and search under Current Vacancies.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.  All information is available in alternative formats please contact +44 (0)113 343 4146.