Greenkeeper Dublin 15

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Greenkeeper to join the team at Castleknock Golf Club, Porterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 with a proven track record in golf course maintenance. The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, be ambitious, a team player, and looking to further their career with Ireland's leading golf course management company.

This is a Full-Time Permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cut tees, greens, surrounds, fairways, rough and semi-rough.


• Set up the golf course, including changing holes, moving tee markers, emptying bins, and cleaning surfaces of debris.


• Check machinery before use, fuel after use, and report any irregularities to the Head Greenkeeper immediately.


• Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others.


• Repair divots on playing surfaces.


• Hand watering and irrigating turf.


• Identify and control weeds and pests.


• Identify and control turf diseases and disorders.


• Mark hazards, out-of-bounds, and ground under repair.


• Maintain bunkers.


• Renovate worn and damaged turf.


• Roll greens with a turf iron or similar.


• Drive a tractor with implements.


• Understand the rules of golf relating to golf course maintenance.


• Maintain trees and shrubs on the golf course.


• Communicate effectively with all team members in the venue and golfers on the course.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.


• Effective communication skills.


• Ability to work on own initiative.


• Previous experience desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive wage


• Twenty days' annual leave


• Excellent training provided


• Continuous professional development opportunities available to support your career progression