Estates and Facilities Division
Cleaning & Grounds
GROUNDS TECHNICIAN (ARBORIST) • REF: GG455
£19,202 to £21,414 (plus snow clearance allowance)
The Estates Division is responsible for maintaining the University Campus as an exceptional place to live, study and visit.
We are seeking a Grounds Technician (Arborist) to provide specialist tree care knowledge and activities within the Grounds Team, assisting with tree inspections, record management and operational tree works on site. The role holder will deliver outstanding arboricultural knowledge and skills to support excellent service and to ensure our grounds maintenance services and landscape management are consistently delivered to a high standard.
In relation to the management of tree works the role holder will also undertake general grounds maintenance services such as external cleaning, waste and litter management and collection, weed control, pest control and snow and ice clearance to ensure that the University Campus is well presented, welcoming and ready for use by students, staff and visitors and that University policies and procedures are adhered to. In addition, you will be required to participate in gritting and snow clearance callout throughout the winter.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate competence in all the essential criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Closing date: 21 February 2019.
To apply for this vacancy, please follow the online instructions at: https://myview.uea.ac.uk/webrecruitment/
The University is a Bronze Athena Swan Award holder, currently working towards Silver.
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