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Grounds Person role in the Pitch Grounds Team at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park, responsible for the care and maintenance of playing and training pitches to ensure elite-level playing surfaces. Varied, hands-on, active role working outside in changing and inclement weather conditions.
Job Responsibility:
Grass cutting
Marking out
Re-seeding
Aerating
Fertilising
Verti-cutting in line with Club’s health and safety guidelines
Ensure internal records are maintained and accurate
Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely and securely when not in use
Support the wider Estates team as and when required
Requirements:
NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent qualification
Equivalent significant experience of working in a similar grounds role
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Use own initiative to solve problems
Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Ideally have PA1 / PA2 and PA6A spray qualification and experience
Ideally have worked on professional football pitches previously
Available to work flexibly including training sessions and matchdays
Nice to have:
PA1 / PA2 and PA6A spray qualification and experience
Experience working on professional football pitches