Grounds Maintenance Person - Jupiter Artland, Wilkiestown

The Company:

Jupiter Artland is a contemporary sculpture park located just outside Edinburgh. It spans 120 acres of meadow and woodland, featuring a collection of permanent and site-specific artworks by renowned artists such as Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks.

Job description:

• Maintaining the grounds of Jupiter Artland
• Completing a wide range of tasks such as grass cutting, tree and hedge trimming, weeding, maintain planted areas, litter picking, and waste management.
• Safety check park before open to public
• Respond pro-actively to emergencies in the grounds, including the public.
• Patrol the grounds and check artwork is safe and report any damages
• Improving the grounds with soft and hard landscaping
• Grass and turf maintenance
• Assist artists and contractors in a proactive way.
• Assist with events and functions in Jupiter Artland and off site if required.
• Assist with the maintenance of artwork as needed.
• Waste management including recycling, general waste, composting.
• Basic DIY in the grounds and buildings
• Assist with animal husbandry including Vet and farrier appointments.
• Be responsible for the tidiness and cleanliness in the communal areas of the yard and compound.
  

The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate must be happy to work outside in all weathers. An interest in horticulture and an appreciation of land art.

The Package:

• Company pension benefits.

Applications with a covering letter and full CV should be sent to Lee Millar, Head of Grounds.
Email: leemillar@jupiterartland.org