Durham University
Grounds Person
Grounds Person at Durham University, based in County Durham, paying £25,844 - £26,663 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £25,844 - £26,663 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- County Durham
- Closing date
- Sector
- Grounds Maintenance
19% below the typical rate for grounds maintenance
Reference 02950879-1
About the role
Job Title: Grounds Person
Department Estates and Facilities Directorate
Accommodation and Commercial Services
Grade: Grade 4
Salary range: £25,844-£26,663
Working arrangements: Permanent
Full time (35 hours)
Five days out of seven
There may be some requirement to work evenings and weekends, as business demands
Participation in the on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency situations, particularly in relation to the University's winter maintenance programme.
Onsite working only
The Role and the Department
It supports a rich diversity of species and habitats, including many red listed species of conservation concern and numerous areas of species- rich habitat.
As Grounds Person, you will undertake all aspects of gardens and grounds maintenance including college grounds and heritage planting at Palace Green linking in and working collaboratively with the Biodiversity Team, in line with DU Biodiversity Strategy,
You will become a member of a professional, customer focussed team, delivering exemplary standards of grounds and landscape management.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.
Reference: 02950879-1 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 23 Nov 2026 · Listed via Durham University
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