Greenkeeper & Grounds Technician — Golf Course Maintenance

Carr Golf; Kildare; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

21 days annual leave

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Carr Golf in Naas, Co. Kildare seeks a Greenkeeper/Groundsman to maintain our multi-leisure facility's turf, tees, greens, and surrounding areas. You will manage mowing, irrigation, equipment checks, and course setup to support high-quality playing surfaces.

This full-time, permanent role offers competitive wages, 21 days’ annual leave, excellent training, and development opportunities. Previous experience is desirable and spraying certificates are an advantage, with a strong team ethic and good

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong initiative and independence.
• Previous experience desirable.
• Spraying certificates attained.

Responsibilities

• Cut tees, greens, surrounds, fairways, rough, and semi-rough.
• Set up the golf course, including changing holes, moving tee markers, emptying bins, and clearing debris.
• Check machinery before use, refuel after use, and report issues to the Head Greenkeeper.
• Maintain high health and safety standards for self and others.
• Repair divots on playing surfaces.
• Hand-water and irrigate turf as needed.
• Identify and control weeds, pests, and turf diseases.
• Mark hazards, out-of-bounds, and ground under repair.
• Maintain and renovate bunkers and worn/damaged turf.
• Roll greens with a turf iron or similar equipment.
• Operate a tractor with various implements.
• Understand golf rules related to course maintenance.
• Maintain trees and shrubs on the course.
• Communicate effectively with team members and golfers.

Skills

Weather resilience

Communication

Initiative

Experience desirable

Spraying certificates

Job description

Carr Golf in Naas, Co. Kildare seeks a Greenkeeper/Groundsman to maintain our multi-leisure facility's turf, tees, greens, and surrounding areas. You will manage mowing, irrigation, equipment checks, and course setup to support high-quality playing surfaces.

This full-time, permanent role offers competitive wages, 21 days’ annual leave, excellent training, and development opportunities. Previous experience is desirable and spraying certificates are an advantage, with a strong team ethic and good