Groundsman Current Vacancies

2008-06-13:

Groundsmen or women are responsible for the care and maintenance of natural or synthetic turf playing surfaces at sports grounds, leisure facilities and other recreational amenities.
The work involves: preparing land, applying fertilisers and chemicals, irrigation and drainage, rolling and mowing, and weed control marking lines on surfaces.

Installing and maintaining equipment such as nets, posts and protective covers, operating light and heavy equipment, including rotavators, sprinklers and shredders, painting, removing rubbish and general duties.
Tasks vary according to the season and environmental conditions. Part-time, weekend and evening work may be required.

Groundsmen or women are employed by private leisure providers, local authorities, sports clubs, schools, educational establishments, grounds maintenance contractors, the armed services and large corporations with company leisure facilities.

Promotion prospects vary depending on the nature and size of the employer; some organisations have a promotion, promotion may depend on acquiring higher qualifications.
Some move into leisure management or estate management, while others opt for self-employment as contractors or consultants.

There may be opportunities for work abroad. Junior groundsperson - Groundsperson - Skilled groundsperson - Head groundsperson - Grounds manager.

The income for groundsmen/women varies with different employers. Extra payments for overtime and unsociable hours. (Permalink)