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Posted 2 months ago
Head Greenkeeper Position
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in golf course maintenance with time spent in a supervisory/leadership role is an advantage.

Location
Killeen Golf Club

 Painestown, Kill, Co. Kildare

Full job description:

Established in 1980, Killeen Golf Club is located 3 miles from Kill on the Painestown Road and just 7 miles from Naas. This mature 18-hole parkland course features well placed water hazards, tree lined fairways & a well-earned reputation for the high standard of presentation & upkeep of both fairways and greens.


Killeen Golf Club seeks a Head Greenkeeper to lead our course maintenance team.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the maintenance of the golf course to a consistent standard.
  • The ability to lead and direct the greenkeeping and course maintenance team.
  • Implement and manage agreed turf care programmes.
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, Implement agreed sustainable practices into the management of the golf course.
  • Provide input into the development of the course maintenance budget.
  • Manage the course maintenance budget in liaison with the General Manager.
  • Maintain all machinery and equipment to the required maintenance and safety standards.
  • Implement agreed course improvement projects.
  • Maintain good standards that meet Health & Safety (H.S.A.) + Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.)
  • Record Plant Protection Products (PPP) use APTI Sustainable portal


Qualifications and Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in golf course maintenance with time spent in a supervisory/leadership role is an advantage.
  • A minimum FETAC Level 6, equivalent or higher in a relevant qualification with evidence of continuing professional development. PA1, PA2, PA6 required with Chainsaw certificate is an advantage, training will be provided if required.
  • Energetic and diligent worker that can demonstrate high levels of attention to detail.
  • Full Driver License
  • In-depth knowledge of turf management practices, irrigation systems and course maintenance equipment.


Benefits:

  • A competitive package is offered for the role, the level of which will be determined by the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
  • Professional development opportunities.


Apply by: Friday June 5th 2026


To apply, please send an email including a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, motivation for this role and your skillsets required to match the qualities we require with an up to date CV to Gareth McGinty, General Manager at 


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