Position Overview & Specifications

FALKIRK FOOTBALL CLUB

JOB DESRIPTION

JOB TITLE: GROUNDSPERSON

SECTION: OPERATIONS & FACILITIES

SALARY/ SCALE: TO BE DISCUSSED AT INTERVIEW

ACCOUNTABLE/REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER/CEO

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the facility, the grounds and all equipment and machinery are cleaned and maintained to the highest possible standard, allowing the football club to function efficiently and effectively, and to provide a welcoming environment to its staff, supporters and wider community.

KEY RESPOSIBILITIES

Maintenance and repairs

Basic repairs to equipment and the general facility
Maintenance of the seating deck and communal areas
Repair and replacement of seating and other fittings within the stand
Cleaning and brushing of seating deck, stairwells and communal areas

Grounds

Opening and closing of the facility
Litter picking and waste disposal
Prepare the grounds for adverse weather where required
Ensure all grounds within the facility are regularly maintained to the highest standards
Ensure the facility meets all health and safety requirements for public use
Keep paths, roads and walkways safe and clear of obstruction

Pitch maintenance and bookings

Duties associated with the pitch maintenance schedule
When required clear the pitch of frost/light coverings of snow
Support the maintenance of the goals, nets and corner flags
Support the maintenance of the tractor, pitch machinery and all other maintenance equipment
Duties associated with pitch and facility hires including set-up, floodlight control and taking payments when required
Set up for functions and events, internal and external

Cleaning

Cleaning duties in FFC Offices, toilets and other communal areas
Waste disposal
Re-stocking of toilets
Cleaning of debris after a game including stands and pitch side

Fixtures and fittings

Maintenance and reporting of faults
Maintenance and replacement of lamps and light fittings
General repairs within the main stand and throughout the facility
Put up, replace and take down all advertising boards
Painting

DEMANDS

Working in all weathers in an outdoor and indoor setting. Flexible working to meet the demands of the facility including evening and weekend and shift working, to cover the needs of match day and other operations.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

Assistant Groundsperson, Operations Manager, CEO, Board of Directors, players, managers and coaches, members of the public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The role is mainly undertaken within the confines of the Falkirk Stadium.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £19,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits: