Greenkeeper

Rathsallgh Golf & Country Club are looking to recruit a Full-Time Greenkeeper to join their team, Rathsallagh Golf Club, Ballylea, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, W91 NW92.

Weekend work is completed on a rotation basis. Previous experience in greenkeeping is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut tees, greens, surrounds, fairways, rough and semi rough.
• Set up the golf course, including changing holes, moving tee markers, emptying bins, 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.
• Repairing divots on playing surfaces.
• Hand watering and irrigating turf.
• Identifying and controlling weeds and pests.
• Identifying and controlling turf diseases and disorders.
• Marking of hazards, out of bounds and ground under repair.
• Maintaining bunkers.
• Renovate worn and damaged turf.
• Rolling greens with a turf iron or similar.
• Driving a tractor with implements.
• Understanding the rules of golf relating to golf course maintenance.
• Maintaining trees and shrubs on the golf course
• Communicating effectively to all team members in the venue and golfers on the course.

Key Skills and Experience

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Work on own initiative
• Previous experience desirable

Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Twenty days Annual Leave
• Car Parking at the Club
• Excellent Training provided