GARDENER

Salary: £11,938 (full time equivalent of£27,234)
Location: Cambridge, St Edmunds College
Contract type: Permanent, Part Time (16 hours per week)
We are looking for a green fingered individual who will ensure the efficient day-to-day upkeep of the College’s gardens and grounds.

WHAT WE NEED

The successful candidate will have the ability to follow instructions whilst taking a proactive approach. They will be self motivated with the ability to work unsupervised and to a high standard whilst understanding the requirements of the role.

• Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, pruning hedges and small trees, removing rubbish, managing weed control, leaf clearing and watering the plants.
• Plant and nurture plants, hedges, trees as required, including the maintenance of boarders.
• Advising your manager as required of any garden pests or diseases and taking appropriate action.
• Sweep all paths and hard surfaced areas around College, carrying out snow-clearing and frost gritting in the winter months.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained in the correct and safe manner
• Keep the garden shed clean, tidy and safe