TOOWOOMBA BOWLS CLUB INC.
GREENKEEPER
JOB DESCRIPTION - GREENKEEPER
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DUTIES – GREENS
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Overall management of the Club’s greens, maintaining them in good condition.
In accordance with accepted principles of good greens management such as
cutting, rolling, scarifying, coring, top dressing, spraying, watering and any
other renovating work as and when necessary.
Prepare whatever greens are required for play according to the Club’s playing
programme and any other requirement by the Board of Management or as
directed
Chalk mark all green for club tournaments and championships and club playing
days. Prepare shade covers, mats and jacks prior to the commencement of play
and store these items after play has finished for the day.
Keep the surrounds, ditches and grounds in proper order and free of weeds and
debris including the cleaning of ash trays.
Alter rink pegs and change direction of play as deemed necessary to comply with
good greens protection and maintenance policies.
Ensure adequate supplies of treated soil, fertilisers and and other such
treatments as necessary are on hand for day to day maintenance and yearly
renovations.
Ensure that all Club machinery and plant, tools and equipment used in the
Greenkeeper’s duties are kept in good working order and they are cleaned and
oiled and properly housed. All tools to be tidily sorted and all sheds to be swept
and kept clean.
Ensure that equipment does not leave the club premises unless authorised by
the Board of Management.
Ensure that all toxic substances and sprays are secured and kept in a locked
place.
Ensure all protective gear is stored and kept dry and worn at all times when
such toxic substances are being used.
Apply herbicides, pesticides and sprays as per label instructions and by
recognised safety methods. Apply fertiliser, water and otherwise tend to the
playing surfaces of the greens as required to maintain the greens in top
condition.
Keep a daily register as to herbicides, pesticides, fertilisers and top dressings
with application details and dates. Keep a diary on work carried out each day.
Renovations of the greens to proceed as soon as possible once club playing
programme has finished for the year, under the supervision of the Greens
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Observe at all times safety precautions and procedures including the wearing of
protective clothing and equipment.
SURROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE
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Keep gardens, concrete areas, lawns, trees, seats in a clean tidy condition.
Maintenance work to be carried out after consultation with the Greens Director
and approval of the Board of Management where significant expenditure is
involved.
GENERAL PROVISION
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The Greenkeeper should hold a Commercial Operator’s Licence as required
under the ACDC Act and a Level 3 Greenkeeper’s qualification as a minimum
level requirement.
The Club shall supply one (1) pair of protective footwear per annum and as
required , wet weather clothing. Such articles are to remain the property of the
Toowoomba Bowls Club Inc.
When applying pesticides, herbicides, insecticides or fungicides, the Club will
supply one (1) set of such protective clothing and equipment as recommended
by the relevant legislative awards. All pesticides will be applied with due regard
to the safety of Club members and neighbouring properties.
First aid emergency supplies as deemed necessary by the Inspector shall be kept
in a convenient and accessible situation.
The Greenkeeper shall apply a written monthly report covering the current
conditions of the greens and other property together with recommendations for
future action. This report is to be presented to the Greens Director for
presentation to the Board of Management at its monthly meetings.
Co-operate with Australian Agronomists and follow recommendations from any
such report provided through the Greens Director and any relevant government
departmental authority guidelines.
Attend Greenkeeper meetings and seminars, workshops and any other relevant
conferences as mutually agreed with the Board of Management and provide
written reports of any such attendances to the Greens Director for presentation
to the Board of Management.
The Greenkeeper shall not permit any unauthorised person or persons entry to
the sheds housing all chemicals, machinery and plant, tools and equipment the
property of the Toowoomba Bowls Club Inc.
The Greenkeeper shall ensure that all Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
are adhered to at all times.
AUTHORITY
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The Greenkeeper shall take instructions from the Greens Director only and
discuss pertinent matters only with the Greens Director. The Board of
Management will take steps to prevent any undue interference, but shall
exercise ultimate authority over the Greenkeeper and the Greens Director.
The Greenkeeper does not have authority to purchase materials or order repairs
to machinery etc. Any such purchases or repairs shall only be carried out with
the approval of the Board of Management under the supervision of the Greens
Director.
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EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES
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The Greenkeeper is contracted to the Toowoomba Bowls Club Inc. which Club
shall have first call upon the Greenkeeper’s services.
The Greenkeeper shall be employed by the Toowoomba Bowls Club under the
current Award - Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2010 such conditions
shall underpin all conditions of employment