Greenkeeper
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Greenkeeper

About the job

JOB SUMMARY:

The Greenkeeper, performs manual labor involved in golf course maintenance; do semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment; and occasionally perform work involving large equipment such as tractors, loaders and gang mowers. Each Greenkeeper may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as required.

A fully trained, qualified golf course greenkeeper must be competent in the following:-                           

  • Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others
  • Switching and brushing
  • Mowing banks
  • Mowing rough
  • Mowing semi rough
  • Mowing surrounds and approaches
  • Mowing tees
  • Mowing greens
  • Mowing fairways
  • Scarifying/verticutting turf
  • Aerating turf
  • Applying nutrition
  • Applying top dressing
  • Repairing divots
  • Irrigating turf
  • Identifying and controlling weeds
  • Identifying and controlling pests
  • Identifying and control of turf diseases and disorders
  • Preparing ground to establish turf
  • Establishing turf
  • Identifying grasses on the golf course
  • Marking of hazards, out of bounds and ground under repair
  • Moving tee markers
  • Maintaining bunkers
  • Maintaining golf course furniture
  • Changing holes
  • Rolling turf
  • Driving a tractor with implements
  • Undertaking routine machine maintenance
  • Preparing machinery for use
  • Preparing machinery for storage
  • Measuring green speed and interpreting the results
  • The rules of golf relating to golf course maintenance
  • Preparing ground to establish plants on the golf course
  • Establishing plants on the golf course
  • Maintaining trees and shrubs on the golf course
  • Identifying plants on the golf course
  • Communicating effectively
  • Dealing with disagreements/conflict
  • Keeping management informed
  • Understanding their roles and responsibilities

 

NOTE: All of the above tasks must be carried out in a manner that minimises environmental damage.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities and duties for this position shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas and activities. The holder of this position may, at any time, be called to perform any other similar duties at the request of management.

  • Operates mowers and brush-cutters in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
  • Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans flower beds.
  • Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the Mechanics/Head Mechanic/Head Greenkeeper immediately.
  • Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.
  • Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas.
  • Under the direction of the Superintendent or Head Greenkeeper, the Greenkeeper marks the course for cart control daily; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
  • Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens and fairways.
  • Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems
  • May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light equipment.
  • Ensure Occupational Safety and Health Act, local health and safety codes, and company safety and security policies are met
  • Ensure that any breakdown of equipment and services are immediately reported and dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
  • Ensure that in the context of the operations, all standards of management for the environment and its related legislation are strictly observed.
  • Participates in training as and when required by Management
  • Maintain grooming as per standards at all times
  • Promote Energy efficiency and environment and identify improvement to support the Green Globe Policy

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

  • A minimum of  3 year experience in the landscaping/greenkeeping industry in a similar position
  • Experience working in high-end golfing facilities.

Qualifications

  • SC holder OR equivalent

Language

  • Fluent in English and French, both verbal and written

About you

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The company

Situated on the east coast of Mauritius, Constance Belle Mare Plage enjoys a unique setting with its 2-km beach of white sand and 15 hectares of lush gardens.
The beach is perfectly protected by an offshore coral reef, making it suitable for all water sports activities.

Guests have access to other facilities like the gym, U Spa featuring Ymalia, tennis courts, kids’ club and a range of boutiques.

Its seven restaurants and six bars have contributed to the fame of Constance Hotels and Resorts’s culinary spirit.

With its two 18-hole golf courses, Constance Belle Mare Plage launched the first PGA-approved golf tournament in Mauritius and is the proud golf pioneer on the island.

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Greenkeeper

Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius

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