Apprentice Groundskeeper
North Lincolnshire Council is looking to recruit Apprentice Groundskeeper to join their Park and Open Spaces team. As an apprentice you will, work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, earn a wage & receive holiday pay and study towards a related apprenticeship standard (usually 6 hours per week).
Your main responsibilities will include :
1. Routine preparation and maintenance tasks for playing surfaces as agreed with the supervisor.
2. Marking out and setup of playing surfaces meets the highest standards and divisional requisites.
3. Safely operate and maintain the equipment and machinery employed in grounds maintenance.
4. Support end of season pitch repair and renovations.
5. Undertake and contribute to the pitch nutritional programme.
6. Notify relevant persons of any mechanical defects or equipment breakdowns and take corrective action as instructed.
7. Uphold stringent Health and Safety standards, aligning with company policies at all times.
8. Maintain a clean, organised, and secure work area.
9. Contribute to general grounds maintenance tasks concerning the playing surface, its surroundings and general areas.
10. Foster effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, and end users.
11. Participate in general ground maintenance activities, including the upkeep and presentation of the site and off-pitch areas.
12. Regularly mow pitches using a variety of mowing equipment as per seasonal demand. Engage in aeration, brushing, divoting, seeding, overseeding, fertilising, weed killing and similar turf care maintenance activities using tractors and various attachments.
13. Hand marking out of pitches and pre-determined areas, ensuring they are ready for play and training.
14. Perform reinstatement and divot repair work following play and training sessions.
15. Set up and utilise both traveling and automated irrigation systems for optimal field care.
16. Prepare for matchdays by setting up goals, flags, and other necessary equipment.
17. Assist in the inspection, maintenance, and assembly of goal equipment in readiness for the new season.
18. Accurate completion of records including timesheets, inspection records, completed task sheets, call logs etc.
19. Pre use checks and safe operation of items of plant and hand tools. Compliance with all legislation under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.