Qualified Greenkeeper

Delgany Golf Club; Greystones; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

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Uniform and PPE supplied

ATPI membership fees covered

CPD and training support

Descripción de la vacante

Delgany Golf Club seeks a dedicated course operative to support daily maintenance and presentation of the golf course in County Wicklow. You will operate and maintain course machinery, apply chemicals and fertilisers with precision, and record-keep to regulatory standards.

Weekend roster availability is required. Candidates should hold Level 6 Sportsturf Science, have strong agronomy knowledge, and be prepared for physically demanding work, with full driving licence and PU eligibility as

Formación

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Sportsturf Science.
• Demonstrated commitment to CPD and upskilling.
• Strong knowledge of golf course agronomy, turf health, disease identification, and seasonal maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Course Manager in day-to-day maintenance and presentation of the course.
• Operate and maintain course machinery and equipment to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical and fertiliser applications in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support the delivery of course set-up for member play, competitions, and tournaments.

Conocimientos

Golf agronomy

Machinery operation

Course set-up

Physical fitness

Weekend availability

Driving licence

Educación

Sportsturf Science Level 6

Herramientas

Tractors

PU registration (PA1/PA2/PA6)

Descripción del empleo

Delgany Golf Club is one of Ireland's most historic clubs, founded in 1908 in the heart of County Wicklow. Set amid stunning countryside with hill and sea views stretching from Bray Head and the Sugar Loaf to Wicklow Head, Delgany is the only club in the world to have produced four Ryder Cup players.

The club's past achievements, and those it aspires to in the future, have been and can only be achieved through a committed and dedicated team of professionals.

Reporting Line

Reporting to the Head Greenkeeper.

Key Requirements

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Sportsturf Science.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and upskilling.
• Strong working knowledge of golf course agronomy, including turf health, disease identification, and seasonal maintenance programmes.
• Exceptional competence in the use of all conventional golf course machinery, including tractors.Strong skills in course set-up duties, including pin location selection and hole changing.
• Willingness to undertake physically demanding and routine duties as required.
• Willingness to work weekends on a rostered basis.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime as required.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Extensive experience and technical competence in the application, calibration, and record-keeping of chemicals and fertilisers would be helpful. Candidates must either hold, or be eligible to register for, Professional User (PU) status with the DAFM (PA1, PA2, and PA6 qualifications required for PU registration).

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Course Manager in the day-to-day maintenance and presentation of the course.
• Operating and maintaining course machinery and equipment to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate records of chemical and fertiliser applications in line with regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the delivery of course set-up for member play, competitions, and tournaments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is negotiable based on experience.
• Uniform and PPE supplied.
• Membership fees to the Association of Turfgrass Professionals Ireland (ATPI) covered.
• Support for continuing professional development and training.

Delgany Golf Club is an equal opportunities employer.