RESPONSIBLE TO: Course Manager/Deputy Course Manager
MAIN DUTIES:
Under the general supervision of Golf Course Manager/Deputy Course Manager, the 1stAssistant Greenkeeper will assist in overseeing the running of the golf course operations, and participate in the various tasks in which he/she is assigned for the maintenance and upkeep of the golf course and property to the highest possible standards utilising all available resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To carry out under direction all the various tasks of Golf Course maintenance to which he/she is assigned.
- The operation of all equipment to the approved standard of use to include equipment hygiene and understanding Health and Safety.
- Assist in the day to day running of the department to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- To lead, train and motivate staff individually and as a team
- Understand fertiliser and pesticide rates, calibrations, procedures and maintain records. Maintain up to dated spraying qualifications
- Assist in maintaining accurate up to date company, weather and all staff training records.
- Maintain good communication between all departments, management and staff.
- Assist in monitoring turf quality, including checking for pests, diseases, soil moisture and thatch levels.
- To motivate and lead the team by example. Taking responsibility of teamwork situations ensuring standards and time scales of work are maintained.
- Assisting in various course project works to include aeration, turfing, seeding, landscaping etc.
- General maintenance and understanding of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and bunkers.
- General maintenance and understanding of drainage work, including ditch maintenance.
- Responsible for maintenance and hygiene of allocated equipment for the days tasks.
- General maintenance and upkeep of the maintenance facility, equipment and tools
- Watering to include hand watering and basic irrigation maintenance as directed.
- Report to work at the designated time as directed. Work starting times are subject to change depending on the time of year and business requirements.
· Complies with BGL personnel policies and procedures and health and safety procedures
- To undertake any further duties as requested by the management
· WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Employee is regularly required to stand and walk outdoors.
- We expect all our staff to strive to:
- Maintain open and honest communication with our customers, both internal and external, at all times.
- Create and have a positive impact on our local community. Supporting regular neighbourhood events and working closely with society.
- Protect and nurture our environment, consider everything from alternative work methods through to maintaining and supporting our local wildlife.
- Support each other in everything we do, recognised and develop each individuals potential.
- Take complete ownership of their own actions and have pride in what they do.
- Deliver to our customer’s consistent high levels of service, quality and value in everything we do
- Look for alternatives to what we do seeking out and exploiting natural resources.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Greenkeeping: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 1st Assistant Greenkeeper
