A groundsperson looks after sports grounds like golf courses and cricket, football and rugby pitches. A greenkeeper/groundsperson ensures that playing surfaces are kept in good condition and are safe for a variety of sports such as football, cricket and rugby pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts, and golf courses. Surfaces may be natural turf, synthetic turf, or a combination.
Ground staff are mainly employed by organisations that manage playing and leisure facilities. These include local authorities, sports clubs, contractors, schools and colleges. For greenkeepers, employers include private golf clubs, local authorities, hotels with golf facilities and contractors.
Sometimes groundspeople or greenkeepers may be involved in the construction of a new surface.
This will involve reading drawings, preparing the land and ensuring there is sufficient irrigation and drainage to meet the needs of the surface.
£13,500 - £30,500
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