Groundsman and Facilities Co-ordinator

Overview:
We are seeking a Facility Coordinator to join our team in Redland. As a Facility Coordinator, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing the overall upkeep of our facility. This role requires a strong attention to detail, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work with power and hand tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Completing relevant documentation always ensuring compliance with guidance, statutory regulation and company policies and procedures.

2. Meet and liaise routinely with the General Manager, and Chairs of the Squash and Tennis Committees to ensure fixtures are planned, diarised and well supported from a facilities, equipment and site staffing perspective. This will involve setting out and putting away equipment ready for lessons and tournaments.

3. Ensure the grounds are kept safe and secure at all times for members, staff and visitors alike, operating with a safeguarding mindset.

4. Oversee the main entrance/exit and visitors to site and be alert at all times to unauthorised/suspicious visitors.

5. Maintain immaculate grounds including lawn mowing, hedge trimming, court sweeping, and keeping the site tidy, being mindful of lone working regulations.

6. Clean the padel/tennis courts using the leaf blower at the start of each working day.

7. Manage and oversee the SAPCA approved schedule of works for the maintenance and care of all Padel and Tennis courts.

8. Ensure changing rooms are left clear and clean.

9. Ensure machinery is maintained and serviced to an acceptable standard, including maintaining service/repair logs. Arrange for power tools and machinery to be repaired when necessary.

10. Oversee maintenance and repair works as instructed by the General Manager.

11. Set up (and store) equipment in accordance with the class and fixtures schedule. Keep all store rooms organised and tidy.

12. Carry out regular stock takes of equipment to ensure all equipment is kept in good working order.

13. Organise equipment in and out of storage for winter and summer seasons. Ensuring everything is in place for the start of a new term.

14. Ensure all equipment is cleaned regularly and be responsible for its day to day upkeep and maintenance.

15. Undertake a daily walk of the full site to ensure facilities are in excellent working order and ready for use. Oversee the daily upkeep of facilities, sweeping courts and emptying bins.

16. Support with hosting sports tournaments (setting up and clearing the site).

17. Check and alter the timer to the tennis court and padel floodlighting at the change of seasons as and when necessary.

18. Carry out any other reasonable duties associated with the role, as requested by the Club Manager, Chairs of the Squash and Tennis Committees, Head Coaches or Board of Directors.

19. Safeguard and promote the welfare of all members, visitors and staff at the site at all times.

Essential Requirements;

· Sports field maintenance experience specifically artificial turf.

· Competent DIYer with good practical skills.

· A good team player with excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic with a focus on delivering work of the highest standard.

· Physically fit with experience of working in a physically demanding environment.

· An interest in landscaping, sports fields, grounds maintenance, horticulture etc.

· Organised, punctual and reliable.

· A full UK driving license.

· The right to work in the UK.

· Willingness to pass an enhanced DBS check.

Experience of working as a Groundsman / Grounds Maintenance Operative, with any of the following skills would be highly preferable;

· Grounds maintenance experience; gardening, horticulture, grass cutting, grass care, hedge cutting, border maintenance etc.

· Experience in using relevant machinery; pedestrian and sit-on, Tractors, Mowers etc.

· Horticulture / technical qualifications

· H&S and first aid knowledge

Join our team as a Facility Coordinator and contribute to maintaining a safe and functional facility for our organisation.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/04/2024
Reference ID: RGC_FCO