Sports Turf Technician — Stadium & Turf Farm

GAA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The GAA is seeking a Groundsperson to join the NGDC pitch team at the National Sports Campus, Croke Park Stadium and the GAA Turf Farm in North County Dublin. You will assist with daily running, maintenance of playing surfaces and supervision of seasonal staff.

You will report to the Pitch Manager and contribute to high standards of turf maintenance across multiple sites, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Sportsturf/greenkeeping including safe operation of turf machinery.
• Full clean driving license.
• QQI Level 5/6 in Sportsturf Management in greenkeeping or horticulture.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with plant protection products.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Flexibility to move between Turf Farm, Croke Park Stadium and NGDC Abbotstown.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grounds services to maintain professional standards.
• Maintain Turf Farm and playing surfaces at Croke Park and NGDC.
• Operate tractors, utility vehicles, mowers and turf equipment.
• Prepare and renovate playing surfaces to high standards.
• Monitor pitch performance and management.
• Support grass propagation and fertilisation activities.
• Manage third party contractors and seasonal staff.
• Supervise seasonal/volunteer pitch staff.
• Recommend improvements to work systems and resource use.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Problem solving

Time management

Plant protection products

Health & safety awareness

Weekend work

Flexibility across sites

Gaelic Games knowledge

Driving ability

Education

QQI Level 5/6 in Sportsturf or Horticulture

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Turf machinery

Job description

The GAA is seeking a Groundsperson to join the NGDC pitch team at the National Sports Campus, Croke Park Stadium and the GAA Turf Farm in North County Dublin. You will assist with daily running, maintenance of playing surfaces and supervision of seasonal staff.

You will report to the Pitch Manager and contribute to high standards of turf maintenance across multiple sites, including weekends and bank holidays as required.