Gardener & Maintenance Technician
Gardener & Maintenance Technician
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The Gardener & Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the school's grounds, gardens, outdoor facilities, and supporting general campus maintenance activities. The role ensures that all outdoor areas are safe, attractive, functional, and well-presented while assisting with routine maintenance, contractor coordination, inspections, and compliance requirements.
St. Catherine’s is a leading independent British international school that teaches 1400 pupils from 3 to 18 years of age. The school is a member of HMC, COBIS, and is an IBO world school. It teaches the EYFS curriculum and the National Curriculum for England and Wales, as well as IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school is a dynamic and exciting community with innovative teaching and learning practice at its core with a strong extra-curricular programme.
Please apply by email, to hr@stcatherines.gr, using the school’s application form. Further information regarding the school, the job description, person specification and details of the application procedure can be obtained from human resources. Please note that we do not accept the simple submission of a CV.
St Catherine’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. Please include the names and contact details of three referees. Please note that any personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and for unsuccessful candidates’ personal data will be destroyed on completion of the process.
St Catherine’s is a Registered Charity No. 313909.
The closing date for applications Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interviews will be arranged at the earliest convenience thereafter.
Gardener & Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Type of contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 7am – 3pm which includes a 30-minute break, 5 days a week,
Place of Work: Upper School and Lower School (each site is a 3-minute walk from the other)
Holidays: 30 days per calendar year (pro-rata)
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Gardener to join our experienced team working across the whole school. The successful candidate will have the ability to work within a team and experience as a gardener is essential. This position combines a passion for gardening and environmental stewardship. The Gardener is also responsible for maintaining and developing the school’s outdoor areas, coordinating gardening activities and collaborating with the maintenance and cleaning team. The ideal candidate will also speak Greek and English at a conversational level.
Key Responsibilities:
Grounds and Landscape Maintenance
• Maintain gardens, landscaped areas, lawns, sports fields, courtyards, pathways, and external grounds to a high standard throughout the year.
• Perform routine horticultural duties including planting, watering, pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilising, propagation, seasonal planting, and turf care.
• Maintain sports facilities, outdoor planter displays, and decorative planting arrangements for school events.
• Keep external areas clean, tidy, and free from litter, leaves, debris, and hazards.
• Safely apply pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers, and other treatments in accordance with legislation and school procedures.
• Ensure outdoor circulation areas remain safe during adverse weather conditions, including snow, ice, and slip prevention measures.
Maintenance and Facilities Support
• Carry out minor maintenance, repair, and general upkeep tasks across the campus.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure, reporting defects, maintenance needs, and safety concerns.
• Assist with the setup and dismantling of facilities, furniture, equipment, and infrastructure for school activities and events.
• Maintain tools, machinery, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
Contractor and Supplier Coordination
• Obtain quotations and assist with the evaluation of suppliers and contractors for grounds maintenance and related services.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors on site to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with school standards.
• Inspect completed works, report findings, and support continuous improvement and costefficiency initiatives.
Health, Safety and Compliance
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments of grounds and assigned areas to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with school policies, health and safety procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote a safe environment for staff, students, visitors, and contractors.
Administration and Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, treatments, repairs, contractor works, and stock usage.
• Prepare reports relating to grounds maintenance, facilities condition, health and safety observations, and supplier performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and support budget control through expenditure tracking and procurement requests.
General Responsibilities
• Maintain professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, visitors, contractors, and suppliers.
Support the school's sustainability and environmental initiatives.
Participate in training and professional development activities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role and operational requirements.
Gardener Person Specification
| Essential | Desirable | |
| Experience | Gardening experience in anyestablishment. | Preferred experience withina school environment |
| Knowledge | Excellent interpersonal skillsGood verbal and written English andverbal GreekSelf-confident in dealing with a widerange of people and situations in apolite and courteous mannerconstructively with othersWell organised individual.Good adherence to Health and Safetypractices.Ability to prioritise workload.Good communication skills. | Ability to deal with generalmaintenance requirementsGood written English |
While the above includes a description of the essential functions of the position, other duties may be assigned by the Head of the Futures Department as appropriate.
St. Catherine’s British School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975, the successful applicant will be required to apply for an International Child Protection Certificate if they are a non-local hire. Local hires are required to complete a Greek criminal record check.
In addition to a candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post the selection process will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including:
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Motivation to work within a child-centred environment.
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Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with people of all ages.
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Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
All shortlisted applicants will have any relevant issues arising from his or her references taken up at interview.