Head Grounds Person

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In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the gardens, green spaces, and sports grounds of the school.

The role will suit someone who is comfortable directing one other in all aspects of general garden maintenance and horticulture.

The head Groundsperson role itself will suit someone who has a passion and a strength in turf maintenance and sports ground management.

This opportunity provides plenty of autonomy but with structure support from the broader Ventia team.

This role for the right person, will realise their complete potential.

A great opportunity for someone ready to challenge themselves in a high-profile environment where excellence in service is not only an outcome but a standard that all of us on the team believe in and deliver with pride.

Ventia provide great support to their staff in the way of systems, resources, and expertise.

We make it easy for great people to create and maintain great places.

The Role

As Head Groundsperson, you will lead our team on site to deliver the work, while being a key point of contact for the Operations Manager from Ventia and the client representatives who are based on site at the school.

Your duties will include but not be limited to :

Day to day task planning in collaboration with your Operations Manager

Preparing enhancement proposals that deliver improvements to the College grounds

Managing site safety, productivity and quality

Managing compliance with systems and procedures

Delivering the physical work as part of the team

Overseeing the seasonal tasks completed by specialist teams

Fostering a positive team culture that promotes respect, professionalism, and excellence

Training and developing your team

Preparing for events and holiday programmes

Reporting to management and clients

Managing machinery and equipment with support from your operations manager

About You

If you have a passion for sports turf and take satisfaction in delivering a high quality site this role will give you

Ideally you will have qualifications in Turf Management and / or Horticulture

Previous experience with high-profile customers / sites

Experience managing a team of people as well as subcontractors or temporary resources

Experience using software systems or apps to record operational tasks

Experience with various types of machinery and equipment – mowers, vehicles, small plant

Benefits and Perks

Competitive Hourly Rate

Ongoing Training and Support

A down to earth working environment

Free Health Insurance- Southern Cross- Health Essentials Plan

About Us

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand.

Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.

We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds.

With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in.

We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Maori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities

How to apply

If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply by clicking on the apply now button

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