Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, pruning hedges and small trees, removing rubbish, managing weed control, leaf clearing, and watering the plants.
Plant and nurture plants, hedges, and trees as required, including the maintenance of borders.
Advise your manager of any garden pests or diseases and take appropriate action.
Sweep all paths and hard-surfaced areas around the College, and carry out snow-clearing and frost gritting in the winter months.
Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained safely and correctly.
Keep the garden shed clean, tidy, and safe.
Work with colleagues to share best practices and ensure policies are adhered to.
Maintain the College grounds, report problems as necessary, and help keep the College litter-free.
We are looking for a green-fingered individual to ensure the efficient day-to-day upkeep of the College's gardens and grounds. The successful candidate will be able to follow instructions, work proactively, and operate independently to a high standard, understanding the role's requirements.
The candidate must have:
* Previous gardening experience
* Basic knowledge of workplace health and safety, with the ability to comply and update knowledge
* Full clean driving license
* Good knowledge of gardening, plants, lawn care, and glasshouse work
* Experience with using and maintaining gardening machinery
If you meet most but not all criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About St Edmund's College: a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, with a vibrant student body of around 420 postgraduates and 130 mature undergraduates, and a diverse staff and academic community.
Benefits include:
* Daily allowance for food and drinks
* Free parking (where available)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Generous pension contributions
* Discounts at restaurants, shops, and more
* Outdoor gym
* Death in service benefit
* Access to LinkedIn Learning and Business Disability Forum
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