Groundsman

Singapore Cricket Club; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports club in Singapore is seeking a Groundsman to manage and maintain turf and grassed areas. The role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions, focusing on turf management for sports fields. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude and the ability to undertake manual work. A good understanding of English is required for effective communication. Competitive remuneration and a dynamic work environment await.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting and handling machinery.
• Experience with turf management and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare fine turf and grassed areas.
• Identify and treat pests and diseases on plants.
• Maintain sports fields and ensure proper watering.

Skills

Good attitude

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to undertake manual and heavy work

Ability to speak and understand English

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors much of the time and in all kinds of weather conditions. Some of the work is physically demanding and involves lifting and handling machinery like tractors, rollers and movers.
• Prepare, establish and manage fine turf (Cricket wicket, lawn bowls greens), grassed areas of the Padang and synthetic surfaces used for all sports.
• Identify and treat pests and diseases on plants.
• Use growth regulators and other chemicals.
• Maintain the Sports field and other grassed areas by fertilizing, trimming and ensuring that said areas are receiving adequate water.
• Maintain the Sports field and other grassed areas as well as synthetic surfaces using machinery, fertilizers and/or chemicals.
• Assist in the organization of logistics for events organized at the Sports field.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment and machinery.
• Sweeping the carpark and surrounding grounds and keeping them clean and tidy.
• Any other duties as and when organized by the Head Groundsman.
• Any other duties and projects as and when required by the Management or any officers designated by the Management.

Requirements

• Good attitude and can work outdoors.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Ability to undertake manual and heavy work.
• Ability to speak and understand English.