Head Of Grounds Job. Kenton College

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Responsibilities

To ensure the School grounds are maintained to the highest standards. This includes:

• maintaining the school lawns for a clean and tidy appearance
• keep the children’s playground, car parks and walkways clean and tidy
• check the fire alarm points weekly and when requested to do so, including the fire exit and door retaining devices, and fire emergency lights
• ensure all extraction vents and lighting are kept clean; replacing any defective light bulbs
• maintain gutter clearance to ensure rainwater flows without blockage
• keeping the School grounds clear from litter
• assist in setting up all pitches for matches
• where relevant, attending to grounds maintenance contractors working on site
• understand and ensure the implementation of the H&S policy, emergency and fire procedures
• report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment and any potential hazard to the Estate Manager
• ensure the security of the School is maintained at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate or Diploma in Urban Forestry and Landscaping
• An understanding of child safety & protection standards
• Current certificate of good conduct, NHIF, NSSF, PIN and Kenyan ID
• Previous experience in an educational facility will be an added advantage

How to apply

Please email your current CV as soon as possible to jobs@kenton.ac.ke, or deliver hard copy to the attention of the HR Manager, Kenton College Preparatory School, Gichugu Road, Kileleshwa, P.O Box 25406-00603, Nairobi by Friday 10^th May, 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.