Manager - Landscape & Equipment Maintenance

TipTopJob.com Malaysia; Genting Highlands; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia seeks an experienced Golf Course Maintenance Manager to oversee the 18-hole course, ensure turf quality, and coordinate turf management programs and resources. The role includes improving presentation standards and aligning with Golf Operations to enhance the golfer experience.

Responsibilities extend to machinery maintenance, landscape coordination and contributing to ISO-compliant processes, with emphasis on safety and cost-efficient practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and presentation of all 18 greens, ensuring consistent turf quality and playing conditions.
• Maintenance of fairways, tees, roughs, bunkers and surrounding golf-course areas.
• Turf management, mowing, irrigation, fertilisation and pest/disease control.
• Development and implementation of turf-management and agronomic programmes.
• Planning and allocation of manpower, materials, equipment and other resources.
• Continuous improvement of golf-course presentation and maintenance standards.
• Coordination with Golf Operations to support the overall golfer experience.

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Manager will oversee the maintenance and presentation of the resort’s 18‑hole golf course, including:

• Maintenance and presentation of all 18 greens, ensuring consistent turf quality, appearance and playing conditions.
• Maintenance of fairways, tees, roughs, bunkers and surrounding golf‑course areas.
• Turf management, mowing, irrigation, fertilisation and pest/disease control.
• Development and implementation of appropriate turf‑management and agronomic programmes.
• Planning and allocation of manpower, materials, equipment and other resources.
• Continuous improvement of golf‑course presentation and maintenance standards.
• Coordination with Golf Operations to support the overall golfer experience.

B. Golf Course Machinery & Equipment

• Mowers, tractors, utility vehicles and other turf‑maintenance machinery.
• Preventive‑maintenance schedules and inspection programmes.
• Monitoring of equipment condition, reliability, utilisation and downtime.
• Planning and coordination of servicing, repairs and replacement requirements.
• Proper maintenance records and equipment documentation.
• Machinery lifecycle management and cost control.
• Ensuring equipment is safe, operational and fit for purpose.

C. Resort Landscape & Horticulture

• Resort entrances, arrival areas, gardens, pathways and public areas.
• Guest‑facing landscapes and recreational areas.
• Lawns, trees, shrubs, ornamental plants and seasonal planting.
• Pruning, trimming, planting and general horticultural maintenance.
• Landscape irrigation and water‑management practices.
• Landscape improvement and beautification projects.
• Maintaining consistent landscape standards that support the resort’s brand image and guest experience.
• Coordination with Engineering and other departments on landscape‑related infrastructure and maintenance requirements.

D. Landscape Innovation, Festivals & Major Events

Beyond routine maintenance, the Manager will contribute to the creative development and enhancement of the resort landscape to support the resort’s seasonal and event calendar.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing creative landscape concepts for festivals, public holidays and seasonal celebrations.
• Designing landscape enhancements for weddings, corporate events, VIP functions and major resort events.
• Introducing themed planting, floral displays, decorative landscape features and seasonal visual elements.
• Creating attractive arrival experiences, event spaces, photo opportunities and signature landscape features.
• Working closely with Operations, Events, Marketing and other relevant departments to align landscape concepts with event themes and resort initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to creatively utilise existing landscape assets to enhance guest engagement.
• Developing reusable and adaptable concepts to maximise value and manage costs.
• Exploring sustainable and cost‑effective landscaping solutions.
• Ensuring temporary landscape installations and event enhancements meet safety and operational requirements.

This will enable the landscape function to contribute beyond routine maintenance and support the resort’s guest experience, destination appeal and event proposition.

E. ISO Standards, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

The Manager will support the resort in meeting applicable ISO management‑system requirements by ensuring that landscape, golf‑course and machinery‑maintenance activities are properly planned, documented, monitored and controlled.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and maintaining appropriate SOPs, maintenance schedules and inspection procedures.
• Maintaining equipment, machinery and maintenance records.
• Implementing preventive‑maintenance programmes.
• Supporting risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Ensuring appropriate control and documentation of fertilisers, chemicals and other landscape materials.
• Monitoring relevant environmental and operational controls.
• Supporting internal and external ISO audits.
• Addressing audit findings and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitoring departmental KPIs and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring employees are appropriately trained and follow established procedures and standards.

Golf Course & Guest Experience

• Consistent quality and presentation across the 18‑hole golf course.
• Improved condition and consistency of all greens.
• Better turf health and playing conditions.
• Enhanced golfer satisfaction and overall golf‑course experience.
• Protection of the resort’s golf‑course reputation and asset value.

Machinery & Cost Management

• Reduced machinery breakdowns and operational disruptions.
• Improved preventive‑maintenance compliance.
• Extended equipment lifespan.
• Better control of repair and replacement expenditure.
• Improved machinery utilisation and resource planning.

Resort Landscape

• Consistently high landscape standards across the resort.
• Improved arrival experience and overall property presentation.
• Enhanced guest‑facing gardens and recreational areas.
• Better horticultural planning and resource utilisation.
• Improved irrigation and water‑management practices.
• Continuous landscape improvement and beautification.

Events & Resort Experience

• More attractive and creative landscape presentation for festivals and major events.
• Stronger visual identity and destination appeal.
• Enhanced event spaces, arrival areas and photo opportunities.
• Greater guest engagement and memorable experiences.
• Better integration between landscaping and the resort’s event calendar.

ISO Compliances, Safety & Operational Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO management‑system requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date SOPs, maintenance schedules, inspection records and equipment documentation.
• Ensure required risk assessments, operational controls and safe working practices are implemented.
• Ensure proper control, storage, usage and documentation of fertilisers, chemicals and other landscape materials.
• Support readiness for internal and external ISO audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor departmental compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement