Qualified Greenskeeper/Groundsman

Position Summary: 
 
This is a key position within the Golf Course Management Department.  Working directly with the Superintendent to help develop a daily work schedule and coordinate the related activities and necessary equipment with the staff. 

Responsible for training, supervision and reviewing of golf course employees along with supervision of construction projects and specific maintenance activities on the golf course and club grounds

General Requirements:

• Help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications.
• Thoroughly assist in all safety training needs and procedures
• Works with the Superintendent and other key staff members to constantly improve the golf course, club grounds, maintenance facility and all safety programs
• Help schedule and supervise the daily operations of the Course Maintenance staff
• Train, motivate and supervise the staff in a capable manner

1.    COURSE MAINTENANCE & PLANNING
 

• To Assist the Course Manager / Superintendent in identifying the strategies and actions required to meet the Course Maintenance objectives set by the Committee.
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with recommendations for Staff, including performance, training, reviews and education.
• Help plan, schedule and monitor all daily Maintenance operations including ensuring adequate staffing schedules for daily and weekly needs per ourse Management Plan
• Assist in establishing, promoting and enforcing Environment and Work Health & Safety practices in accordance with Course Manager.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the golf course equipment and maintenance facility
• Ensure cleanliness of the Golf Course and Club Grounds, and any areas requiring attention are alerted to the Course Manager
• Assist the Course Manager with record keeping for supplies, daily logs, application records, weather condition recording, and personnel records
• Continue to expand knowledge in Turfgrass, course conditioning, course construction and reconstruction, use of chemicals, golf course and irrigation equipment.

2.    COURSE OPERATIONS
 

To continuously improve and maintain the course in the highest quality condition by:

• Maintaining knowledge of the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components used on Course
• Ensuring a thorough understanding of Golf Course irrigation systems
• Performing tasks that are necessary to keep maintenance facility and equipment clean, organised and safe on a daily basis.
• Inspect all equipment and tools that are assigned to specific tasks and reports any deficiencies to the Course Manager or Turf Equipment Technician
• Fill in to perform all functions and Golf Course maintenance activities as directed by the Golf Course Manager / Superintendent.
• Ensure that personal protective and Safety equipment is worn as prescribed and required
• Perform irrigation repairs as required
• Oversee Course repairs and ongoing Maintenance per Course Management Plan

• To encourage Course Maintenance staff to develop a high level of SKILL AND to employ those skills in their day-to-day work and to continually improve productivity and efficient work practices.
• Staff members have been regularly consulted on improving maintenance practices.
• Training has been arranged or carried out to address identified training needs.
• Established human resource management policies have been followed.
• The effective delivery to all new Maintenance Staff of the Workplace Induction Program
• Planning and delivering the training of Maintenance Staff in the safe and effective use of new equipment
• Planning and delivering the training of Maintenance Staff in the safe and proper implementation of new work practices
• Monitoring work practices to ensure compliance with relevant Occupational Health and Safety requirement

Please send covering letter and resume to Course Superintendent, Luke Helm at *********@meadowbrookgolfclub.com.au