Grounds & Maintenance Officer

About the role

The Grounds & Maintenance Officer is responsible for preserving the appearance, safety, and functionality of outdoor and indoor facilities. This role combines horticultural care with basic building maintenance to ensure a clean, welcoming environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and outdoor plants through watering, pruning, weeding, and mowing.
• Keep paths, parking areas, and walkways clean, safe, and presentable.
• Manage waste disposal points, ensuring proper collection and segregation.
• Monitor irrigation systems, report faults, and assist with minor repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, fixtures, and equipment to identify repair needs.
• Perform minor repairs such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical fixes within scope.
• Support preventative maintenance schedules for buildings and equipment.
• Assist in setting up rooms, furniture, and equipment for hospital activities.
• Ensure all maintenance activities follow safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Safely operate and maintain gardening and maintenance tools, keeping accurate records of tools, materials, and supplies.
• Support the Maintenance Technician and Facilities team on larger repairs or projects and participate in facility improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Ability to work independently and follow safety and compliance procedures.
• Physical capability to perform outdoor and indoor manual tasks.
• Attention to detail for maintaining clean and safe environments.

Required skills

• Irrigation system monitoring
• Gardening equipment operation
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical repairs