TITLE Grounds Person
FUNCTION/AREA
REPORTING TO
Services and EHS Manager
NO OF REPORTS DIRECT :
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
0 TOTAL STAFF : 0
GRADE
:
N/A
To provide essential maintenance to the grounds of Bourn Hall Clinic at Cambridge and other duties in support of the Services team.
MAIN INTERFACES
INTERNALLY :
Management and Staff at all levels at all Bourn Hall Clinics.
EXTERNALLY :
Suppliers, Contractors and visitors to all Bourn Hall Clinics.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
LIST KEY TASKS AND DUTIES OF THE JOB ROLE
To support the Services function generally with specific responsibility for the maintenance of grounds at Bourn Hall Clinic Cambridge.
Categorise these further (if appropriate) into the following headings:
MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP
N/A
ACCOUNTABILITY AREA
Responsible for undertaking all tasks to the quality and safety standards required.
AUTONOMY & AUTHORITY
To follow the grounds maintenance schedule suggesting additional or alternative tasks on own initiative.
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FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE/BUSINESS EXPERTISE
Competent in use of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment such as ride on lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and hand tools. Appropriate horticultural experience and knowledge.
Knowledge of safety requirements when using grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Able to proactively undertake maintenance tasks in the upkeep of Bourn Hall Clinic Cambridge and use initiative to suggest changes in priorities e.g. taking account of weather forecast.
NATURE & AREA OF IMPACT
To provide a suitably aesthetic environment at Bourn Hall Clinic Cambridge.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Able to communicate at all levels and manage own workload with minimal supervision. To be able to work on own initiative, and as part of a team
To be highly flexible in approach to hours of work.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the nature of the work carried out at Bourn Hall.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Preparation of the grounds for PR and ceremonial events and other duties to assist the Services function in supporting the business objectives of Bourn Hall.
CANDIDATE’S PROFILE
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Previous maintenance of grounds experience gained over at least 5 years
Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplined maintenance team..
LANGUAGES
Good command of English and written English.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Excellent team worker with sound communication skills
Strong customer service focus
Able to working unsupervised
Flexibility regarding working hours
Familiar with health & safety requirements
Full driving license
JOB HOLDER : DATE:
LINE MANAGER’S
APPROVAL
FUNCTION/CLINIC
HEAD’S APPROVAL
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