Kenton College Preparatory School is inviting applications for the following position:
Post Title:
Gardening
Supervisor
Reporting
to:
Estate Manager
Duty
Station:
Kenton College Preparatory School
P.O Box 25406-00603
Kileleshwa, Nairobi.
Kenton College is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. It is compulsory for all members of staff to familiarise themselves with the following, first, among all other relevant policies:
Safeguarding/Child Protection; Staff Code of Conduct;
Whistleblowing; Prevent Duty; Equal Opportunities.
Job
Purpose
The post holder is responsible for supporting the Estate Manager
in maintenance of playing grounds and gardening to ensure the highest standards
of safety to the children. A high standard of customer service care is
essential for our establishment, which has extensive grounds. Close liaison
with the Estate Manager is essential on a day to day basis.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- To
lead, motivate and develop the grounds team / gardeners to achieve their
tasks, work schedules and objectives; to encourage maximum commitment and
efficient service at all times.
- To
ensure the grounds team / gardeners provide first class playing surfaces,
sports pitches and other grounds areas at all times.
- Planning,
implementing, monitoring and evaluating all grounds-related work e.g.
playing fields and landscaping across the school site.
- To
prepare, implement and monitor weekly, monthly and annual grounds
maintenance programs.
- To
ensure that pupils, staff, parents and visitors have the best possible
experience of using the playing fields and grounds across the site.
- To
ensure building roofs, gutters, manholes and storm water drains are
inspected and cleaned/unblocked regularly especially during rainy seasons.
- To
assist with preparations for school functions and events as per the school
calendar.
- To
liaise with the sports / PE department to ensure their requirements are
met; recognize the importance of school sports fixtures.
- To
ensure general cleaning and maintenance of the swimming pool.
- Ensure
pitches and grounds are prepared with health and safety in mind
- Working
knowledge of ground maintenance machinery – lawn mowers, brush cutters,
power saws, pitch marking machine and the like for use in pitch
preparation.
- Working
knowledge of maintenance schedules of artificial playing surfaces.
- Able
to mark out football, lacrosse, rugby, cricket, netball, athletics and
hockey pitches, as well as artificial surfaces.
- To
supervise contractors conducting grounds-related works.
- To
assist in general site security matters as required and determined by the
Estate Manager.
- In
conjunction with the Estate Manager, to coordinate on-site car parking
requirements during the school week and weekend events.
- Understand
and ensure implementation of the Health & Safety policy, emergency and
fire procedures.
- Carry
out site safety inspections every morning to maintain the safety of
children, visitors and staff.
- Carry
out regular inspections of trees on site and schedule timely pruning /
cutting of trees deemed unsafe after these inspections
- Report
any faulty appliances or equipment and any potential hazard to the Estate
Manager.
- Manage
and supervise garbage collection with the appointed vendor
- Assist
in setting up and setting down of tents etc during school events and ready
to work extra hours during such days.
This job description is not a comprehensive statement of
procedures and tasks but sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the
job and the expectations of the School in relation to the post holder’s
responsibilities and duties. However, the job or duties described may vary or
be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility
associated with the post.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
The gardening supervisor will contribute to the life and work of
the school in a positive and enthusiastic manner. He/she will demonstrate:
1. Ability to
work without supervision and prioritize workload according to weather
conditions and school sports fixtures.
2. Capacity to
carry out a physically demanding job role in all weather conditions.
3. Honest with
good communication skills.
4. Punctual and
reliable.
5. This position
requires a hands-on person who is agile and able to constantly carry
out
inspection of the school grounds
Desirable competencies:
• Previous experience working in a similar position for a
school.
• An understanding and experience of pitch maintenance and
marking.
Qualifications
& requirements
- Certificate
in Landscaping, Environment or equivalent qualification and/or;
- 3
years hands on relevant experience.
How to
apply
Please email your current CV as soon as possible to jobs@kenton.ac.ke; stating
post title as email subject.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
