Our education facility based near to Haywards Heath, are looking for a Gardener to join their team. Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00. Driving licence and own transport required due to the rural setting.

You will need to be an experienced gardener who has experience of using a strimmer's, hedge cutters, lawn mowers etc.

You will also be required to complete a DBS check.

Salary £29264 plus 28 days holiday, pension and free meals.

Duties:

Undertake the range of tasks specified under the direction of the Head of Grounds and Site Security:

To care for the plants, shrubs and trees around site and ensure seasonal planting of bulbs and flowers to facilitate attractive grounds.
To weed, dead head and maintain flower bed areas keeping them looking their best.
To water and feed flowerbeds and turf areas, including operation of irrigation systems where applicable
To safely and competently operate strimmer’s, hedge cutters, lawnmowers, other horticultural machinery, once suitable training has been completed.
To maintain and safeguard such tools and machinery as are provided in a safe, and effective condition.
Area maintenance to include leaf and litter clearance, hedge trimming, grass cutting, mulching, scrub clearance, weeding and general cleaning.
To assist with setting up goals and events on the sports fields.
To be willing to drive all school vehicles including minibuses. To attend relevant minibus driving training and an annual driver medical.
To provide support to School events, through erection of tents and marquees, hard standings and protective fences, laying out and collecting furniture and litter bins. To assist with the safe building of the annual bonfire fund raising event and ensure area is fully roped off.
To ensure that the Maintenance Shed, greenhouse and storage area are kept in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
To assist with the disposal of tree litter and plant material around the site.
To assist with keeping all paths and drives clear of debris and mud and their general upkeep.
To assist with general maintenance tasks including but not limited to setting up tables and chairs for School requirements.
To assist with the clearance of snow and path gritting during periods of icy weather.
To assist with the upkeep of School animals on site to high welfare standards (including chickens, feral cats and any other School animals):
- to ensure the School animals are fed and given fresh water daily

- to ensure that the School animals are cleaned regularly to prevent smell, disease and vermin

- to ensure that the School animals on site are treated compassionately

To be aware of and alert to the security of the School site and to approach any unidentified visitors to the School site in accordance with the School Access and Security and Visitors Policies. To adhere to safeguarding policies at all times.
To undertake such other duties and training as the Head Groundskeeper, Estates Staff or Bursar might reasonably expect.
To attend such personal development, safety, and technical skills and proficiency training as the School might consider appropriate to the position.