Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

The Grounds Person will liaise with the Management team and assist with all day-to-day requirements of the multiple site maintenance areas To regularly maintain 3g playing surfaces, e.g., brushing, raking, litter removal, goal maintenance To ensure playing surfaces avoid misuse by users and members of the public To ensure that the entrance and border areas of the playing fields are kept tidy and presentable and are free from misuse To complete sports turf maintenance according to best practice and availability of grounds care equipment To maintain items of on-site equipment, to ensure they are of an acceptable standard To maintain and, where necessary, report service needs of all plant machinery and vehicles To ensure that a regular stock taking exercise takes place, to ensure that sufficient materials are always on site To liaise with members of the public in a friendly and courteous manner, with particular reference to partner groups and general customer groups To ensure the necessary work sheets are completed on the required basis All maintenance personnel may be expected to work together at other specified sites when hosting tournaments or special events The ability to undertake other reasonable duties, at the request of a Site Manager To maintain on-site buildings, to ensure they are of an acceptable standard, both inside and out. This includes record keeping for housekeeping and health and safety Prepare, implement and monitor weekly, monthly and annual maintenance programmes to ensure the required standard of surface presentation Estimate resources required for work projects and maintenance works and liaise with the line manager on an appropriate timescale to ensure materials are ordered and ready when required Be fully knowledgeable of the Health and Safety regulations in the area of responsibility Possess a thorough understanding of legislation and safety relating to the operation of machinery, chemicals, and dangerous substances Manage and check facilities, plant, buildings, and equipment to ensure safe working practices and Health and Safety legislation compliance Provide effective materials and machinery management to ensure all equipment is correctly used, stored, maintained, and serviced Assist the site manager in risk assessment and safety management Support the efficient use of resources Gather and record information to develop data and analyse past usage. Make recommendations for improving the best use of resources and playing surfaces

Training:

Delivery to be completed on-site and off-the-job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work. Student to complete Sports Turf Operative Level 2. Student will attend Barnsley College once per month with travel expenses to be paid for by the employer.

Training Outcome:

Full-time employment.

Employer Description:

Leisure United is a UK-based charitable trust that operates football and fitness facilities within local communities. It provides 3G pitches, gyms, leagues and coaching programmes, reinvesting profits into grassroots sport and community initiatives to make physical activity accessible to all.

Working Hours :
08:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday, and may have to work some weekends.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness