Unijobs

Job Description

Unijobs on behalf of the Building and Estates department of the University of Limerick have a requirement for temporary grounds staff for a 6 month period. The successful candidate will we required to work from Monday to Friday and weekends when necessary. The hourly rate of pay is €14.97 working a standard 40 hours week reporting to the grounds forepersons on a daily basis.

Key duties include: 

  • Have experience in maintaining Shrubberies, Turfgrass & Outdoor sports facilities.
  • Have a good knowledge of pruning and weed control procedures.
  • Set out the markings for the playing pitches and athletic fields as required by the sports department.
  • Have experience in the general routine maintenance tasks required for grounds maintenance plant and equipment.
  • Organise and display equipment for sports-related events on campus.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the campus as assigned by the grounds foreperson.
  • Perform other tasks in connection with the maintenance and cleanliness of the grounds as assigned by the grounds foreperson.

Essential skills:

  • The ideal candidate will have a PA1 PA2 and PA3 spraying certificate.
  • The ideal candidate should be able to operate tractors and grass mowing machinery.

Go to HorticultureJobs to apply for this position.

Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer.