Qualified Greenkeeper

Position Objective:

To ensure that the grounds within the North Shore Golf Clubs boundary are maintained to the highest possible standard at all times.

Position Description and Duties:

The position of Qualified Green Keeper will maintain the boundaries within the North Shore Golf Club to the highest possible standard at all times while continually adding value as a senior staff member to the Foreman (3iC), Assistant Superintendent (2iC) and Golf Course Superintendent.

This will be achieved by:

·        Assisting in all areas of the day to day grooming of the golf course. Including mowing all areas of the golf course, bunker development and maintenance, assisting with course renovations and to assist with other duties as required.

·        Proactively implement and apply designed programs to all surfaces

·        Assistant in the Management of the Volunteer effort and work closely with this group to deliver high standards of presentation

·        Assist in the management of the Irrigation systems and componentry being able to program irrigation applications where needed

·        Gaining satisfactory knowledge on all plant and machinery used on the course and to use it in a correct and safe manner so as not to injure yourself or work mates

·        Carrying out basic maintenance on all machinery as directed by the Course Mechanic

·        Reporting any damage to plant and machinery immediately to the Course Mechanic, 2iC or the Course Superintendent

·        Being self motivated and in some cases working unsupervised

·        Being available to work extra hours when required including a rotating roster for weekends

·        Being polite and courteous to club members

·        Wearing (at all times) and maintaining staff uniform

·        Leading by example by exemplifying professionalism and showing less experienced staff on how to manage yourself as a tradesperson

·        Take control and lead from the front with high level work practices when working on project works

·        Be an influential senior staff member with apprenticed staff and teach with a high degree of empathy

·        Provide a good eye for detail and look for on-going improvement relating to set up and presentation for the golf course

·        Be proactive and become a leader in self education and increase your knowledge in all facets of the business

·        Assist in the management of contractors providing guidance and supervision where necessary

·        Liaise with all levels of Club Management including Proshop Manager and staff, Golf Operations Manager and Assistant, General Manager and Club Administrator where necessary

·        Administer the Course Closed Policy of the club when required

Please send CV and Cover Letter directly to David Herbert (General Manager), or apply via Seek:

[email protected]