Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.Job Details:
The Greenkeeper is responsible for maintenance and preparation of ground and playing surfaces.
Job Responsibility:
A range of mowing. Scarifying/ Vertie-cutting turf. Aerating turf. Applying top dressing and fertilizers
Repairing divots. Identifying and controlling weeds, pests, turf diseases and disorders
Seeking to advance and progress by increasing his understanding of operational tasks
Fuels, cleans and looks after assigned equipment and tools
Mow lines are good, mowed areas are clean, big & wide turns, controls his traffic
Have a comprehensive understanding of all maintenance operations
Reports damaged, misbehavior or unprofessionalism by any colleague to a supervisor
Ensures wash-bay is left clean & tidy
Monitor and Maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
What equips you for the role
Replanting, repairing, aerating, fertilizing and topdressing lawns
Knowledge on how to prepare the entire range of playing surfaces (tees, fairways, roughs, greens etc.)
Being able to undertake common methods of repair and renovation.
Preparing ground and establishing plants is also a key part of the job.
Knowledge and skills required to use and maintain non-powered tools and equipment correctly and safely
Being able to prepare and operate a tractor, mowers, rollers and etc.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
Basic English Level 3 (Read & Write)
Must be able to work in a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
A positive team member
High School Certificate or 5 years’ experience in the similar field
At least two (2) years working as greenkeepers for golf course or sports grounds