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About the GreenKeeper Role

The GreenKeeper position in Riyadh Province is integral to maintaining the high standards of a luxury golf environment. This full-time role involves meticulous care for all course areas, ensuring an exceptional playing experience through expert turf management and landscaping practices. The GreenKeeper will work as part of a team to uphold the course's pristine condition.

Core Responsibilities

GreenKeepers are responsible for a comprehensive range of maintenance tasks essential to the golf course's upkeep. This includes direct care for turf, landscaping features, and operational equipment. Attention to detail is crucial in all aspects of course maintenance.

• Mow greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas using specialized turf maintenance equipment.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides in accordance with safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Perform aeration, topdressing, and turf repairs to support healthy grass growth.
• Maintain bunkers and sand traps by raking and ensuring proper sand depth and drainage.
• Monitor and report signs of turf diseases or pest infestations promptly.
• Assist with irrigation management to preserve the lushness and consistency of the golf course.
• Maintain the course’s landscaping features such as trees, shrubs, and bunkers.
• Repair turf damage and maintain pathways.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

This role requires proficiency in operating and maintaining various types of groundskeeping machinery. Proper care and upkeep of equipment are essential for efficient and safe operations.

• Operate and perform basic maintenance on mowers, tractors, sprayers, and irrigation systems.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, serviced, and stored correctly after use.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

Adherence to established guidelines is paramount for ensuring a safe and sustainable working environment. This includes responsible handling of materials and machinery, as well as contributing to environmentally sound practices.

• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines when handling chemicals and operating machinery.
• Support environmentally sustainable practices in water use, chemical application, and waste management.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff, players, and visitors through hazard identification and mitigation.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a foundational education and relevant practical experience in turf management. Specific skills and certifications will enhance suitability for the role.

• High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a GreenKeeper or in turf management within a golf or resort environment.
• Proficiency in operating turf maintenance machinery such as mowers, tractors, and sprayers.
• Understanding of turfgrass types, diseases, and pest control methods.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and repair techniques is preferable.
• Certification in pesticide application or turf management is an advantage.
• Capability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for long periods.
• Physical fitness to handle manual tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended hours.

Work Environment and Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, within the Riyadh Province. The role requires working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, performing physically demanding tasks as part of the daily responsibilities.