Greenkeepers
Greenkeepers establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Fun facts
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Moderate Future Growth
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1237 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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75% full-time Full-Time Share
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3% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by greenkeepers. A few are listed below:
- preparing seedbeds for new turf
- establishing and maintaining turf by watering, over sowing or over seeding, and repairing green damage
- mowing, rolling and levelling turf
- pegging and marking out lines and logos, installing nets, posts and stumps, and placing other sports equipment on playing areas
- operating and maintaining hand and power driven equipment such as mowers, aerators, cultivators, corers and line marking equipment
- constructing cricket wickets, tennis courts, and bowling, croquet and golf greens
- replanting, repairing, aerating, fertilising and top dressing lawns
- installing and maintaining synthetic surfaces
- may maintain buildings, fences and surrounding gardens
Specific occupations
- Greenkeeper
- Turf Keeper