1st Assistant/Spray Technician

Remuneration:

· A remuneration package commensurate with the role and the level of experience will be offered to the successful candidate.

· Overtime is paid weekdays at time and a half and on weekends at double time.

· The Club has a defined contribution pension scheme that employees can join.

· VHI (health insurance) available to our staff.

· The Club will also support staff on any education that they pursue which will be of benefit to the Club in the role they are fulfilling.

Job Description – 1st Assistant/Spray Technician

The Royal Dublin Golf Club, founded in 1885, is a traditional private members' golf club which also caters to overseas visiting golfers. The Greenkeeper is to carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks as directed by the Links Manager and his Deputy.

The role will consist of, but is not limited to, the items outlined below.

Responsibilities of the First Assistant

· Ability to carry out all greenkeeping tasks to a high standard.

· Coordinate with the management team with the preparation, implementation, and oversight of future course plans.

· Carry out your role as a supervisor as directed by the Links Manager & Deputy Links Manager.

· Essential to lead by example, and develop the practical skills and awareness of the greenkeeping team.

· Liaise with the Links Manager, Deputy Links Manager and Lead Assistant with any areas you identify that might improve the overall management of the links, paying particular attention to greenkeeping staff day to day performance.

· Have a good level of attention to detail with the ability to act autonomously when minor issues arise and conferring with the Links Manager when appropriate.

· The ability to be flexible in relation to working hours, assisting the management team to oversee work outside of the standard working day.

Responsibilities of the Spray Technician

· Safely apply pesticides and fertilisers across the links to maintain turf health, aesthetics and playability.

· Operate and maintain spray equipment such as – sprayers, spreaders and knapsacks.

· Maintain accurate records of all applications as well as a monthly inventory check.

· Assist in proper storage and disposal of chemicals and fertilisers.

· Insist on the highest of standards in relation to washing all equipment upon completion of every application.

· Requires a good level of knowledge for all chemicals and fertilisers used on the links.

Requirements;

• The ability to work as part of a team and on one's own initiative.
• Candidate must posses a good attitude towards learning new skills.
• To be available for work Monday through Sunday.
• Excellent time keeping and an understanding of how a golf course should be presented are both key requirements.
• PA1, PA2 & PA6 Spraying Certificates.
• Full driving license.

Promotional Video of the Club: https://youtu.be/p0ohHcbO-6k

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €18.00-€19.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dollymount, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/02/2025