Groundsperson (Fixed term - 1 year) - RGU08135
Every one of RGU’s employees makes their own unique and equally important contribution to our success, at every level of our operation.
Estates and Property Services is the largest support service within the university and are involved in the day-to-day management, organisation and maintenance of the University. Mature parkland meets state of the art facilities on our stunning riverside campus on the banks of the river Dee.
An enthusiastic and experienced Groundsperson, you will join our busy grounds maintenance team within Estates and Property Services on a one year fixed term basis. You will have proven grounds maintenance experience and a good knowledge of Horticultural Machinery. Experience in the use of grounds equipment would be an advantage but is not essential.
- generous pension scheme
- 46 days annual leave (including statutory days)
- onsite nursery and sports centre
- range of voluntary health and travel benefits
We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit
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Job Description
RESPONSIBLE FOR: No supervisory responsibility
PURPOSE OF POST: Undertakes duties as part of a team to supply grounds maintenance services to the University and where necessary to assist in janitorial duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Collects and removes litter
- Maintains lawn mowers and other grounds equipment
- Maintains trees and shrubbery
- Applies fertilisers and weedkillers
- Uplifts leaves in autumn
- Hedge cutting
- Pruning of shrubs
- Turfing, planting and seeding
- Undertakes snow and ice clearing in winter – an on-call rota is currently in place between Nov to Feb
- Assist in janitorial duties from time to time
- Carries out other related duties as may be assigned
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- First aid training or willingness to undertake
- Use of pesticides certification (PA1/PA6A/AW)
- Full driving licence
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Horticultural Machinery
Experience
- Proven grounds maintenance experience including use of a range of machineryExperience of working in a team
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- Related certificates in grounds maintenance work or similar.
Experience
- Experience in maintenance of grounds equipment including lawn mowers.
- Use of and application of fertilisers.
Behaviours
Behaviour 1: Decision Making - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others
Behaviour 2: Team Work and Motivation - Experience of being supportive and encouraging to others, with a flexible approach to delivering team results. Actively contribute to team morale
Behaviour 3: Service Delivery - Experience of giving customers a positive and satisfactory service, by providing accurate and up to date knowledge of services available in own and related areas of work
Behaviour 4: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey straightforward information in a clear and accurate manner
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