About this role
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