Grounds Person

This post is required to assist in the full range of maintenance duties for the University’s Gardens, Grounds and Playing Fields. Previous experience in this area is essential and this post would ideally suit an individual with a horticultural background.

You will be required to drive university vehicles so you must have held full driving license for a minimum of 12 months in accordance with the university insurance policy.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• To undertake all aspects of maintenance to grassed areas, flowerbeds and shrubberies, used for both amenity and sport purposes
• To undertake the collection of waste and litter ensuring the roads, gulleys, pathways and car parks, etc are kept clean and that the campuses are kept free from billboard notices
• To undertake the seasonal collection of leaves
• To undertake snow clearing and gritting which would include being available to work out with normal working hours. This involves participating in an On Call rota from Nov-April.
• To undertake the maintenance of grounds machinery, equipment, street furniture in general
• To undertake the erection and removal of equipment used for sports and special events

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 3, £23,706 - £25,138 per annum, with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Mr. Bruce Reid, Grounds Officer, e-mail: b.reid@abdn.ac.uk, telephone: 01224 272143.

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: EST378M

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 22^nd September 2024.

The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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