Groundsman Greenkeeper

Sportsfields; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Senior Greenkeeper to maintain and prepare golf courses and sports pitches. This role involves overseeing staff, managing budgets, and ensuring the highest quality of turf maintenance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mowing, fertilising, and machine operation, with a strong focus on pitch preparation for important matches. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in sports turf management, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of our facilities and events. If you are passionate about groundskeeping and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pitch preparation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of machine operation and turf management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff and contractors effectively.
• Prepare pitches for matches and maintain high standards.

Skills

Pitch Preparation

Mowing

Machine Operation

Supervision

Fertilising

Aeration

Budget Management

Record Keeping

Education

NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Operative

QQI Pesticide Boom Sprayer

NVQ Level 3 Sports Development and Coaching

Tools

Tractor

Loader

Field Topmaker (KORO)

Pedestrian Machinery

Tractor Mounted Sprayer

Tractor Mounted Spreader

Job description

Senior Greenkeeper – Elm Park Golf Club October 2023 – Present
Duties:

1. Mowing of Greens, fairways, tees and rough
2. Course set up – changing holes/ divot tee boxes
3. Supervision of other staff and contractors
4. Maintenance of bunkers
5. Digger use knowledge
6. Use of tractor mounted chipper
7. Fertilising of tees
8. Use of Weidemann leaf collector
9. Use of tractor mounted leaf blower

The GAA – Croke Park & National Games Development Centre (NGDC) August 2021 – October 2023
Lead Groundsman (Deputy Head) Promoted October 2022

Managerial Duties:

1. Supervision, Organisation & Management of Staff and Contractors
2. Management of Budgets and Purchase Orders using Microsoft Excel
3. Recording of Nutrients Mixes in Microsoft Excel
4. Stock taking and ordering of materials, for example, Seed, Fertiliser & Chemicals

Croke Park Duties:

1. Preparation of pitch for National League and All Ireland Championship Matches.
2. Driving and setting up SGL lights
3. Initial cut and mark of a matchday set up
4. Mowing using pedestrian machinery
5. Pedestrian aeration
6. Divot and turf doctor
7. Drag Brushing
8. Fertilising (pedestrian and ride on)
9. Overseeding (pedestrian)

NGDC Duties:

1. Ride on mowing
2. Spraying of chemicals using tractor mounted sprayer
3. Fertilising using tractor mounted spreader
4. Line Marking with hybrid spray and beamrider
5. Aeration (vertidrain & shockwave)
6. Initial and over-seeding
7. Raking and Scarifying
8. Brushing of 3G pitch
9. Keep up to date records of growth degree days (GDD) using Excel
10. Removal of Gaelic posts

Pitch Renovations:

1. Assist with set up of Field Topmaker (KORO)
2. Carting of removed material using Tractor and Trailer
3. Sand spreading and working in
4. Initial seeding of a new pitch

Machine Operation:

1. Driving tractor and trailers
2. Using Loader (forks and bucket)
3. Attaching implements and machines using 3-point linkage and PTO

Machine Maintenance:

1. Mandatory pre-start checks
2. Checking and setting of mower heights and cut
3. Checking fluid level
4. Cleaning machines.

Groundsman, The Football Association, St Georges Park November 2020 – June 2021
To support the grounds team in preparing and maintaining the training pitches and facilities at the National Football Centre, St Georges Park, throughout the duration of the Euro 2020(21) Campaign.

Main Duties:

1. Pitch Preparation and Maintenance

• Mowing with both pedestrian and ride-on machinery
• Initial marking out and overmarking with spray and wheel to wheel markers
• Aerating with both pedestrian and tractor mounted machinery.
• Over-seeding and fertilising with pedestrian machinery and tractors
• Watering by hand and using automated systems
• Pitch and divot repairs
• Cleaning and maintaining of 3G pitches
• Moving and positioning of grow lights as required
• Raking and scarifying

Pitch Renovations:

1. Assist with set up of Field Topmaker (KORO)
2. Carting of removed material using Tractor and Trailer
3. Sand spreading and working in
4. Initial seeding of a new pitch

Machine Maintenance and Operation:

1. Mandatory pre-start checks, Setting up machines according to requirements checking and setting of mower heights
2. Regular cleaning
3. Driving tractor and trailers
4. Attaching implements and machines using 3-point linkage and PTO
5. Using loader (forks & bucket)

Groundsman, Derby County Football Club June 2017 – November 2020
Preparing and maintaining Pride Park Stadium pitch and academy facilities. Liaising with first team and academy coaches regarding pitch allocation, usage and any specific requests.

Main Duties:

1. Pitch Preparation and Maintenance

• Mowing with both pedestrian and ride-on machinery
• Initial marking out and overmarking with spray and wheel to wheel markers
• Aerating with both pedestrian and tractor mounted machinery.
• Over-seeding and fertilising with pedestrian machinery and tractors
• Hand and automated watering
• Pitch and divot repairs
• Cleaning and maintaining of 3G pitches
• Moving and positioning of grow lights as required
• Raking and scarifying

Estate Management:

1. Mow and stripe lawns and grassed areas
2. Strimming, maintenance and clearing of other landscaped areas

Machine Maintenance and Operation:

1. Mandatory pre-start checks, setting up machines according to requirements checking and setting of mower heights
2. Regular cleaning
3. Driving tractor and trailers
4. Attaching implements and machines using 3-point linkage and PTO
5. Using loader (forks & bucket)

Education

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Operative – Distinction (UK)
• QQI Pesticide Boom Sprayer
• NVQ Level 3 Sports Development and Coaching – Merit
• GCSE –
• Mathematics – B
• Physics – B
• English Language – C
• English Literature – C

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