Trainee Greenkeeper
Job description
Learn and assist in maintaining golf course grounds by mowing, edging, and cultivating turf, as well as participating in irrigation and landscaping activities under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assist in mowing and maintaining turf areas on the golf course.
- Learn and participate in edging, fertilizing, and seeding activities.
- Support irrigation system operations and troubleshoot basic issues.
- Help with landscaping tasks, including planting and maintaining ornamental plants.
- Collaborate with experienced greenkeepers to learn proper equipment usage and maintenance.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines during daily tasks.
- Gain knowledge in pest and disease control methods for turf management.
- Attend training sessions to enhance skills in golf course maintenance practices.
- Contribute to a clean and organized work environment.
- Execute additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Job involves manual labour, outdoor conditions, and lifting/moving equipment.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in turf maintenance, edging, and landscaping tasks.
- Communication: Effective communication with team members and superiors for task coordination.
- Learning Agility: Willingness to acquire knowledge in turf management, irrigation, and equipment operation.
- Teamwork: Collaboration with experienced greenkeepers and other staff members.
- Time Management: Efficiently organize and prioritize tasks to meet daily maintenance goals.
- Adaptability: Flexibility in adjusting to changing weather conditions and seasonal tasks.
- Safety Awareness: Adherence to safety guidelines and protocols during all activities.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Basic understanding of equipment operation and maintenance.
Further Information
The Employer is: MASSEREENE GOLF CLUB Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Salary: 16-17 £6.40, 18-20 £8.60, 21 plus £11.44 per hour.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.
- Vacancy ID
- 1646153
- Job Sector
- Environmental, Health and Safety
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Antrim, Massereene Golf Club
- Salary
- See Further Information
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 19/03/2024
- Closing date
- 30/04/2024
- Worktime
- To be confirmed with employer
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