Grounds Person Grade 2

The person appointed shall work as a member of the Grounds Maintenance Service, and be responsible for carrying out grounds duties under the direction of the Team Supervisor or other supervising officer.

• Basic setting out and marking of playing facilities.
• Maintaining sports and amenity areas.
• Preparing, planting and maintaining tree and shrub areas.
• Preparing, seeding, turfing and maintaining grass areas.

• Hold a NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or an equivalent or higher level qualification relevant to amenity horticulture. OR have one year’s paid professional experience of working in amenity horticulture.
• Can demonstrate an awareness/knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to amenity horticulture and the safe use of machinery/equipment.
• Hold a full, current valid driving licence.

A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.
The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary £25,583 - £26,824 per annum.
Area:
All of Northern Ireland.
Closing date: 22 January 2026.
Contract type:
Temporary.
Weekly hours: 36.
Worktime:
Monday to Thursday (8:00am - 4:30pm, includes 30min unpaid lunch break), Friday (8:00am
-12:00pm).