Newlands Golf Club, is a thriving and successful member’s owned golf club, located at Newlands Cross and easily accessible via Exit 1a of the N7. It is close to neighbouring areas such as City West, Clondalkin and Tallaght.

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Full Time Greenkeeper, reporting to the Course Superintendent or Deputy as required. 

The successful candidate will work as part of the Greenkeeping Team who maintain the highest standards of presentation and playability across the 18 hole parkland course at Newlands.

Job Specification 

• Maintaining golf course to a high standard daily
• Setting up the golf course each day for play.
• Preparing machines for daily use
• Service and maintenance of vehicles and tools as required.
• Ability to arrive to work as rostered and on time; follow directions and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and managers.

The above Job Specification is not a full list of all duties involved and consequently, the position holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the role and which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the role during his/her employment.

Benefits include:

• Membership of the APTI
• Bonus
• Golf Privileges
• PPE provided
• Overtime 

To be eligible for consideration for this position, a candidate must at the closing time/date of application (and upon appointment) have:

Requirements

• A Valid Full Driving Licence
• Availability for weekend work (roster based)
• Physical strength: Ability to lift and/or push heavy objects
• Content to work outdoors.
• Good character.

Desirable

The following are desirable but not essential:

• A minimum of a Level 5 Greenkeeping Qualification OR similar industry related qualification 
• Relative experience in the Golf industry, Spraying Certificates , Chainsaw Licence, Experience working as a mechanic on golf course machinery (greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers etc.)

Shortlisting may be carried out based on information supplied in your application. The criteria for shortlisting will be based on the requirements for the position as outlined. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience considering these requirements.

Those candidates successful after shortlisting (where this was applied) will be called for interview.

Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidate

Applications by email to General Manager via the link below.