Groundskeeper Thorp Arch

Job title: Groundskeeper (Thorp Arch)

Responsible to: Head Groundskeeper

DBS: Enhanced DBS required

About The Role

To support to the Heads Groundskeeper in the maintenance and upkeep of the pitch & training grounds maintenance program to ensure the delivery of an excellent playing surface at all locations.

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out ground’s maintenance works and general ground care practices on the hybrid natural and artificial training pitches and associated grounds and facilities as instructed, to a good standard.

• To undertake but not limited to the maintenance of grass areas hedgerows, outside boundaries.

• Basic maintenance of machinery and goal post equipment and operating different types of machinery and equipment associated with sports pitch and grounds maintenance as instructed.

• Ensuring the machinery and equipment is used correctly and kept clean, and when not in use put back to appropriate storage locations.

• At all times adhere to high standards in relation to Health and Safety upholding the Company policy in this respect.

• Assist and support in the preparation of the playing surface to a high standard undertaking all duties as guided to ensure the best possible playing surface.

• To help and assist in inclement weather or other factors are predicted to ensure that games go ahead. This may involve frost protection, drainage measures or any other additional action required to ensure games go ahead on schedule. This may also involve actions in relation to public areas to ensure safety.

• Assist the Head Groundsman and their team to ensure that the pitch(s) and stadium is prepared correctly for fixtures and other events involving the playing surface.

• To be trained to ensure that all machinery is maintained to a safe and adequate standard. No maintenance of machinery should be carried out by employees where this may result in a significant risk to health and safety and only under the supervision of the Head Groundsman

• Support and assist in the maintenance of areas around the ground including culverts, banks, hedges and car park ensuring safety for the public and good cosmetic appearance. This includes maintaining planting programme and soft landscaping

• Assist with training pitches to a high standard ensuring that the surface is useable and prepared for training any sessions.

• Assist with moving and maintaining advertising hoardings as requested and where general maintenance becomes apparent.

• Undertake general maintenance tasks in relation to the playing surface and surrounding areas and infrastructure.

• Accept and check day to day deliveries as required and to ensure recipient is aware of the delivery.

• Undertake other duties as designated by line manager.

• Maintain the company standards in relation to quality; observe all health and safety instructions and obligations. Maintain and uphold the professional and progressive image of the company.

• Uphold high standards in relation to health and safety and hygiene taking due account of the profile and nature of the Company.

• Use, handling & application of substances under COSHH regulations

• Operation of Irrigation Systems and Frost protection covers

• When dealing with customers / clients / public uphold high standards of customer care and attention at all times promoting the image of the Company.

• Where required cover other duties to support the smooth running of the club.

• You will be required to take ownership and responsibility in some specific areas of maintenance when guided and requested to do so

Required Technical Attirbutes

• Qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent Qualification.

• Experience in working on professional sports pitches is desirable.

• PA1, 2a and 6 Spraying certificates are desirable.

• Full driving license would be preferable

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Ability to lead a team to achieve the desired standards.

• Able to work effectively lead a team and also independently using own initiative

Required Behavioural Attirbutes

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to use initiative and be creative

• Strong customer service skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to prioritise case load and manage time effectively

• Confident and assertive

• Ambition, passion and willingness to learn

• A strong interest in technology