Assistant Greenkeeper - Birchwood Park Golf Centre, Kent

Dartford, Kent
Competitive
16 Aug 2016
31 Aug 2016
Full Time

POSITION:                   1st Assistant Greenkeeper

RESPONSIBLE TO:      Course Manager/Deputy Course Manager

SALARY:                      Competitive

A fantastic opportunity is available to join Birchwood Park, soon to be rebranded Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club.

Birchwood’s gym is about to undertake a complete transformation with the addition of a swimming pool, spa facilities and new studios in addition to its extensive golf and events facilities. 

If you are passionate about green keeping and have a minimum of 2 years hands on green keeping experience then we want to hear from you.

MAIN DUTIES:

Under the general supervision of Golf Course Manager/Deputy Course Manager, the 1st Assistant 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
  • Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings and weekends