Job Description

The School Cricket Ground & Campus Grounds Manager is responsible for maintaining the cricket ground, football ground, play areas, and surrounding greenery across the school campus. The role involves basic pitch preparation, maintaining plants and lawns, coordinating ground bookings for internal & external matches, and ensuring that all sports areas are safe, clean, and ready for daily use.

Ground Maintenance (Cricket + Play Areas)

Maintain the cricket ground and open play areas in good condition.

Keep the surface level, remove stones/obstacles, and fill uneven patches.

Regular grass cutting and maintenance of the outfield.

Ensure boundary ropes, cones, stumps, nets, and other sports equipment are maintained.

Keep all play areas clean and safe for students and also for visitors.

Basic Pitch Preparation

Prepare and maintain cricket practice pitches (matting or turf as applicable).

Watering, rolling (if roller available), and marking crease lines as needed.

Ensure nets, screens, and practice areas are ready before scheduled sessions.

Keep the pitch area covered during rain if required.

Surroundings & Plant Maintenance

Maintain plants, shrubs, trees, and small gardens around the ground.

Regular watering, pruning, cleaning, and replacing damaged plants.

Ensure the area looks green, fresh, and welcoming for students and visitors.

Report plant health issues to the horticulture team if required.

Ensure washrooms, drinking water, and sitting areas near the grounds are clean and functional during events.

Conduct daily inspections of the grounds.

Remove debris, sticks, stones, and unsafe objects.

Ensure pathways around grounds are clean and child-safe.

Report any damage immediately (nets, poles, fencing, boundary walls).

Ground Booking & Scheduling

Manage bookings for:

o Cricket academies

o Local clubs

o Coaching centers

o Corporate matches

o Private tournaments

Maintain a

ground availability calendar

for:

o School matches

o External academies (where approved)

Key Booking Responsibilities

Handle inquiries through phone/WhatsApp. Provide slot availability and pricing details. Block slots once payment/advance is received. Ensure no double booking. Provide customer support and timely updates.

Equipment & Inventory Management

Maintain a log of all sports equipment kept in the ground area:

o Balls, stumps, nets, cones, markers

o Boundary ropes

o Mower, hoses, sprinklers

Raise requests to management for damaged or missing items.

Reporting

Submit weekly updates on:

o Ground condition

o Plant maintenance

o Booking schedule

o Equipment needs

o Issues requiring management approval

Skills Required

Basic knowledge of ground maintenance

Good understanding of school sport's needs (cricket + football + athletics)

Ability to manage greenery and outdoor plants

Good coordination and communication skills

Physically fit; able to work outdoors

Basic knowledge of equipment like mowers, hoses, sprinklers

Qualifications

Experience in ground maintenance, gardening, or sports facility upkeep preferred

Ability to coordinate with sports staff

School experience is an added advantage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance
Work Location: In person