Greenkeeper/Groundsman

Carr Golf is a market leading golf services company specialising in providing tailored business development solutions to client, leased and operated golf clubs to drive their businesses forward. We currently wish to recruit a Greenkeeper/Groundsman, for a new and exciting multi leisure facility based in Naas, Co. Kildare. 

When fully operational our state of the art facility will feature a licensed cafe with outdoor seating, driving range, pitch and putt, floodlight football pitches and padel courts.

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Greenkeeper/Groundsman with a proven track record in golf course and/or leisure maintenance. The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, is ambitious, a team player, and is 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 clearing debris


• Check machinery before use, refuel after use, and report issues to the Head Greenkeeper


• Maintain high health and safety standards for self and others


• Repair divots on playing surfaces


• Hand-water and irrigate turf as needed


• Identify and control weeds, pests, and turf diseases


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


• Maintain and renovate bunkers and worn/damaged turf


• Roll greens with a turf iron or similar equipment


• Operate a tractor with various implements


• Understand golf rules related to course maintenance


• Maintain trees and shrubs on the course


• Communicate effectively with team members and golfers

Key Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions


• Effective communication skills


• Strong initiative and independence


• Previous experience desirable


• Spraying certificates attained

Benefits:

• Competitive wage


• 21 days’ annual leave


• Excellent training and development opportunities