Ground Staff

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Company Details
Industry: Education Management
Description: Kenton College Preparatory school is located in the leafy suburb of Kileleshwa in Nairobi, pupils at Kenton College Preparatory School enjoy 35 acres of excellent facilities and an outstanding education in a friendly and welcoming international school community. Kenton College aims to provide a purposeful and happy environment, with opportunities for children of all races between the ages of 6 and 13 years to discover and exploit talents and strengths, and so develop academically, culturally, physically, socially and spiritually. The caring and supportive character of the school enables children to flourish in a community where values of honesty, self-reliance, co-operation, respect for and consideration of others are nurtured.
Job Description

Candidate Skills & Qualities

  • Working under the guidance and supervision of the Estate Manager, the ideal candidates will ensure our children and school community have a positive and safe play and school grounds experience by showing excellent care and attention.

Duties

  • 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, tidy and clear from litter
  • 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
  • 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 & requirements

  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili
  • Plumbing course will be an added advantage
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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