Head Groundsman at Braeburn Schools

Braeburn Schools

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Braeburn Schools is a group of 16 co-educational international schools spread over 9 campuses providing world class teaching of the British National Curriculum and GCE A-Levels to over 3,600 pupils. Our schools actively value and celebrate diversity, nurturing personal growth by providing a friendly and supportive environment.Head GroundsmanA head groundsman requires practical skills, technical knowledge, and leadership qualities.Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise, appraise, schedule leave days, and allocate duties to the grounds staff members on-site.
  • Ensure all grounds staff adhere to company policies and align with current CBA guidelines.
  • Design and cost soft and hard landscaping projects within the compound.
Procure tools and materials necessary for landscaping and gardening tasks. * Ensure all gardening and landscaping work is performed safely and to a high standard while training and guiding staff on duties, equipment use, and best practices.
  • Supervise external contractors working on grounds-related areas.
  • Maintain all potted plants, hedges, shrubs, and live fences, ensuring they are neat and healthy at all times.
  • Ensure all drains and stormwater channels are clear of litter and well maintained.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and occupational health and safety standards, including the use of PPs.
  • Serve as the liaison between line management and the grounds staff.
  • Rotate grounds staff periodically to enhance collaboration, boost motivation, and prevent complacency.
  • Oversee KPI responsibilities, including the duty rota, BGE Works, Walkabout Reports, and related grounds documentation.
Academic qualification and Professional experience:
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in landscaping in a recognized institution.
  • Diploma in landscaping, horticulture, turf management, grounds maintenance, or a related field.
  • Health & safety training (e.g., COSHH, risk assessments, manual handling)-Preferred
  • Experience managing a small team and coordinating rotas or schedules
  • Experience with grounds equipment and machinery (e.g., mowers, strimmers, irrigation systems)
Key competencies:
  • Knowledge of horticultural practices and landscaping & pest control management
  • Good understanding of turf care, tree maintenance, and seasonal planting
  • Budgeting and resource planning
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Landscaping: planting, pruning, and maintaining trees, shrubs, flower plants, and other landscaping features
  • Communication skills - especially with staff, vendors, and management
  • Written reporting (e.g. maintenance logs, risk assessments, walkabout reports)
  • Demonstrates proactiveness, strong organisational and planning skills, and effective leadership with the ability to lead from the front.
  • Strong work ethic and high standards of maintenance
  • Able to perform duties under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with sustainability practices (e.g. composting, water conservation etc)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, excel, outlook, google drive)
Don't Keep Share!:

Jobs in Kenya