Greenkeeper/Groundsman

Carr Golf; Leinster; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

21 days annual leave

Training & development

Job summary

Carr Golf, a market-leading golf services company, seeks a Greenkeeper/Groundsman for a new multi-leisure facility in Naas, Co. Kildare. The role requires hands-on maintenance of tees, greens, fairways and practice areas, with responsibility for machinery, safety and course presentation.

Ideal candidates have experience in golf course maintenance, strong initiative, good communication, and spraying certificates. Full-time position with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in golf course/leisure maintenance.
• Spraying certificates attained.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good communication with team and golfers.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cut tees, greens, surrounds, fairways, rough and semi-rough.
• Set up course: holes, markers, debris removal.
• Inspect and refuel machinery; report issues to Head Greenkeeper.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Repair divots and reseed as required.
• Irrigate and hand-water turf when needed.
• Identify and control weeds, pests and turf diseases.
• Mark hazards and ground under repair.
• Maintain bunkers and damaged turf.
• Roll greens with turf iron and operate tractors.
• Understand golf rules related to course maintenance.
• Maintain trees and shrubs; communicate with staff and golfers.

Skills

Weather variety

Effective communication

Initiative

Experience desirable

Spraying certificates

Job description

Carr Golf is a market leading golf services company specialising in providing tailored business development solutions to client, leased and operated golf clubs to drive their businesses forward. We currently wish to recruit a Greenkeeper/Groundsman, for a new and exciting multi leisure facility based in Naas, Co. Kildare.

When fully operational our state of the art facility will feature a licensed cafe with outdoor seating, driving range, pitch and putt, floodlight football pitches and padel courts.

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Greenkeeper/Groundsman with a proven track record in golf course and/or leisure maintenance. The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, is ambitious, a team player, and is looking to further their career with Ireland's leading golf course management company.

This is a Full-Time Permanent Role.

Key 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

Key Skills and Experience:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive wage
• 21 days’ annual leave
• Excellent training and development opportunities