Groundskeeper

Ballyfin; Ballyfin; A distancia; EUR 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

Staff Discounts

Opportunities for Advancement

Attractive Compensation Package

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Bonus

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Ballyfin Demesne in Ireland seeks an experienced Groundskeeper to join our Garden team, managing 614 acres of natural beauty and maintaining pristine grounds for guests. Reporting to the Estate Manager, you will contribute to a safe, presentable estate and support broad landscaping tasks.

The role requires experience in grounds maintenance, operable machinery knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Formación

• Previous experience in a similar position is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Picks up debris and maintains a clean, safe estate environment.
• Trims bushes, hedges and removes fallen branches as required.
• Cleans and maintains machinery and equipment.
• Ensures pathways and roadways are free of leaves and debris.

Conocimientos

Team Player

Herramientas

Lawnmowers

Trimmers

Hedge trimmers

Leaf blowers

Landscaping tools

Descripción del empleo

Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide.The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 ye

Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide.The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 ye Show more

Skills and attributes

• Team Player

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Groundskeeper to join our Garden team at Ballyfin; working across 614 acres of natural beauty.

Main Purpose of Job:

Reporting directly to the Estate Manager, this role is responsibile for maintaining the grounds of the Estate in a clean, presentable and safe manner at all times.

Main Duties include:

• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned
• Picks up and removes debris and leaves prior to mowing a designated area
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges as required
• Cuts and removes trees as needed
• Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed
• Performs routine maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Responsible for clearing roadways, pathways of leaves/debris across estate
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Drain and clean water figures as required

This is not a full and final list of duties and responsibilities and you may be required to carry out other task as directed.

Skills/Attributes Required:

• Previous experience in a similar position is preferred.
• Ability to operate various types of machinery and equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Chain Saw Certificate is desirable
• Full clean Irish Drivers licence is required

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 20KG
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Meet the Garden Team Team

Ballyfin Demesne, Co. Laois

A valuable asset to Ballyfin. The Garden team do extraordinary work to ensure the scenic beauty of the grounds is maintained and safe for our guests. Our Kitchen also reply heavily on the Garden team to produce high quality fresh fruit and vegetables to ensure our guests are getting the finest of produce.

DT 5

• Health insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• Staff Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Ballyfin Demesne is an Equal Opportunity Employer