Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

An exciting opportunity to join our grounds team. We are looking for somebody to play an important role in the development, repair and maintenance of the grounds of Jupiter Artland.

Contract Type: Permanent Full time

Working Hours: 8am – 5pm. Flexible 5 out of 7. Weekends required.

Salary:  Depending on Experience

The position encompasses the following:

• Maintain the grounds to the highest possible standard and liaise with the Head of grounds about improvements.
• Overseeing & completing a wide range of tasks such as grass cutting, tree and hedge trimming, weeding, maintain planted areas, litter picking, and waste management.
• Ability to plan, schedule and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Manage equipment and materials, ensuring they are properly maintained and readily available for use.
• Safety checks of the park before public entry.
• Maintain safe working practices, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assisting the Front of House Staff and Events team as and when required.
• Respond pro-actively to emergencies in the grounds, including the public.
• Manage and instruct permanent and temporary staff, contractors and volunteers as required.
• Assist artists and contractors in a proactive way.
• Assist with events and functions in Jupiter Artland and off site if required.
• Assist with the maintenance of artwork as needed.
• Waste management including recycling, general waste, composting.
• Basic DIY in the grounds, buildings
• Assist with animal husbandry including Vet and farrier appointments.
• Be responsible for the tidiness and cleanliness in the communal areas of the yard and compound.

Applications with a covering letter and full CVs should be sent to Lee Millar, Head of Grounds.

Email: leemillar@jupiterartland.org

Closing date by Thursday 21^st August 5pm.

Location: near Edinburgh