The successful candidate shall provide senior-level oversight of grounds maintenance, landscaping, beautification, and cleaning services across university campuses, ensuring an attractive, clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for staff, students, and visitors.
- Christian commitment and practice
- Masters' degree in Horticulture, Environmental Management, Landscape Design, or a related field, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years' experience in grounds/landscaping and cleaning services management, at least 2 in a supervisory/senior role
- Demonstrated experience managing teams of grounds/cleaning staff and contractors
- Knowledge of landscaping techniques, plant care, and environmental/waste management practices
- Strong leadership, organizational, and people-management skills
- Good communication skills and attention to detail/aesthetics
- Proficiency in MS Office and basic record-keeping systems
- Membership in the relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate landscaping, gardening, and grounds maintenance activities.
- Oversee campus beautification initiatives, including flower beds, lawns, tree management, and outdoor aesthetics.
- Supervise and manage grounds and cleaning staff/contractors, including work scheduling and quality control.
- Develop and implement cleaning schedules and standards for offices, hostels, classrooms, and common areas.
- Manage waste collection, disposal, and environmental compliance.
- Ensure adequate supply and proper use of gardening tools, cleaning materials, and equipment.
- Monitor and enforce health, hygiene, and safety standards in cleaning operations
- Prepare budgets and cost estimates for grounds and cleaning services.
- Coordinate pest control and other environmental service needs.
- Liaise with other Estates units (Facilities, Security, Transport) and departments on shared campus needs.
- Maintain records of grounds and cleaning activities, staff performance, and resource use.
- Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
- Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university's vision.