Landscaping & Grounds Person

We are seeking a dedicated Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Person to join our team and help maintain our beautiful campus. The Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Person at Al Siraat College is responsible for ensuring the campus grounds are maintained to the highest standard, providing a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role involves performing a variety of gardening and grounds maintenance tasks, operating and maintaining equipment, and adhering to health and safety regulations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Polite manner with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable to changes in tasks during the day.
• Committed to self-improvement and continuous learning.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions accurately.
• Good judgment in task execution and project environments.
• Ability to reflect on performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse issues and research solutions.
• Resourceful and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Physically fit and able to handle heavy loads and diverse weather conditions.
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and maintenance machinery.
• Willingness to learn and tackle challenging tasks.
• Strong health and safety focus with knowledge of safe work practices and WHS requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform landscape and general maintenance tasks to keep the campus grounds neat and attractive.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and small machinery and ensure they are properly maintained and in good working order.
• Manage and prioritise tasks effectively, including handling competing demands.
• Adhere to occupational health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all.
• Adapt to changes in tasks throughout the day, manage priorities effectively, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Proactively ensure the quality and safety of grounds maintenance activities.
• Identify and address maintenance issues proactively, researching solutions and implementing them efficiently.
• Undertake various maintenance tasks as directed by the Team Leader