Greenkeeper & Grounds Technician – Training & Pension

ATPI; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training on the job and turf-qualif.支

Free parking

Job summary

Kinsale Golf Club is hiring a full time Greenkeeper / General Operative to work on our 18 hole Farrangalway course, supporting the course staff and looking after the grounds and clubhouse. The role offers training on the job and a clear route to progression within greenkeeping and golf course management.

Ideal candidate will have at least 6 months’ experience in golf course or sports turf maintenance, plus the ability to operate maintenance machinery and work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least 6 months’ experience in golf course or sports turf maintenance.
• Experience operating golf course maintenance machinery.
• Good knowledge of course maintenance practices and health and safety.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Available for early starts and weekend work.
• Spraying qualifications and chainsaw certification are an advantage but not essential.
• Full driving licence.
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Mowing greens, tees, fairways and surrounds.
• Daily course set up, including moving markers and raking bunkers.
• Turf refinement, topdressing and aeration.
• Turfing and drainage.
• Irrigation.
• Fertiliser and chemical applications.
• General grounds, woodland and clubhouse upkeep.
• Operating and maintaining course machinery safely, and reporting any loss or damage to your line manager.
• Ad hoc projects as required.
• Following all Club policies and procedures, including Health & Safety.

Skills

Experience operating machinery

Health & safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Kinsale Golf Club is hiring a full time Greenkeeper / General Operative to work on our 18 hole Farrangalway course, supporting the course staff and looking after the grounds and clubhouse. The role offers training on the job and a clear route to progression within greenkeeping and golf course management.

Ideal candidate will have at least 6 months’ experience in golf course or sports turf maintenance, plus the ability to operate maintenance machinery and work both independently and in a team.