Qualified Sportsturf Manager/Experienced GroundsmanJob Advertisement: Qualified Sports Turf Manager / Experienced GroundsmanLocation: Melton Valley Golf ClubPosition: Qualified Sports Turf Manager / Experienced GroundsmanEmployment Type: Full-TimeMelton Valley Golf Club is seeking a passionate, skilled, and dedicated Sports Turf Manager/Experienced Groundsman to join our team. As an essential part of our maintenance crew, you will help maintain and enhance the play-ability and aesthetic of our golf course to the highest standards.Key Responsibilities:Turf Management: Oversee the maintenance and care of turf areas, including greens, fairways, tees, and roughs, ensuring optimal playing conditions year-round.Irrigation Systems: Monitor, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, ensuring the proper amount of water is distributed across the course.Grounds Maintenance: Perform routine golf course maintenance tasks such as mowing, aerating, topdressing, fertilizing, and pest control.Machinery Operation & Maintenance: Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including mowers, rollers, and aerators. Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs.Team Collaboration: Work closely with the head superintendent and other team members to plan and execute daily and seasonal maintenance schedules.Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out following safety regulations and best practices.Reporting: Report course defects to Superintendent.Key Requirements:Qualification in Sports Turf Management Cert III or equivalent (or related field) or extensive experience as a Groundsman with a strong track record in maintaining golf courses or sports fields.Proficiency in operating and maintaining turf care machinery.Exceptional attention to detail.Knowledge of irrigation systems, including troubleshooting and repair.Strong understanding of turf health, fertilization, and pest control.Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.Experience working on golf courses or with fine turf surfaces.A passion for golf or understanding of course play-ability.What We Offer:Salary based on experience.Opportunity to work on a golf course with a dedicated team.Continuous training and professional development opportunities.A supportive and collaborative working environment.How to Apply:If you are passionate about turf management and maintaining beautiful, high-quality playing surfaces, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications to ******@westnet.com.au.For more information contact Matt Shuttleworth on 0411 126 ***Application Deadline: 14-12-2024Melton Valley Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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