Grounds Person

 Job Title

 Senior Sports Turf & Grounds Operative

 Department

 Academy – Academy Manager

 Key Contacts Internal

 Academy & Stadium Staff

 Key Contacts External

 Stevenage Borough Council, Product Suppliers

 Location / Requirements

 Based between the Academy sites (Stevenage FC Sports Hub & Performance Centre). With occasional duties at the club’s other venues. All sites are located within three mile of The Lamex Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 8RH.

 Hours/ Remuneration

 40 hours per week – Competitive salary subject to skills and experience

 Job Purpose

 Reporting directly to the Academy Manager/CEO/Facilities Manager the individual will control the development, maintenance and preparation of the Academy training grounds.

 Focus will primarily be on the day-to-day preparation of training and match pitches, however, duties will also include the maintenance of all subsidiary areas across these sites including horticultural duties.

 Candidates will hold a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role and have an NVQ level 2 in Sports Turf and/or be aspiring to work towards level 3.

 The role will require a commitment towards working weekends and evenings, as well as Bank Holidays in line with the relevant fixture’s schedules.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 Supervision and Training:

•       High level of communication as senior ground staff with key stakeholders.

•       Staying up to date with industry guidance.

•       Providing training and guidance on proper groundskeeping techniques and safety procedures.

•       Scheduling and overseeing daily tasks.

 Grounds Maintenance:

•       Maintaining football pitches, lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubbery.

•       Performing regular mowing, trimming, planting, and weeding.

•       Ensuring the proper irrigation of plants and lawns.

 Equipment Management:

•       Maintaining and repairing groundskeeping equipment.

•       Keeping an inventory of supplies and ordering new materials as needed.

 Seasonal Tasks:

•       Preparing and maintaining sports fields according to seasonal sports schedules.

•       Managing leaf removal and other seasonal tasks.

 Health and Safety:

•       Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with health and safety regulations.

•       Conducting regular risk assessments.

 Administration:

•       Keeping records of maintenance activities.

•       Managing budgets and expenditures.

•       Reporting to facility managers or owners on the condition of the grounds and any issues that arise.