Job Summary
As a Groundsperson, you will be responsible for maintaining the course proper, training tracks, and grounds at one of our racecourses. This is a key role in ensuring that our facilities are presented in the best possible condition.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in turf management or a similar field, with general operational and mechanical maintenance skills. You will also have appropriate licenses to operate specialist machinery, such as a manual vehicle, front end loader, and forklifts. Experience in operating plant and equipment, including Bobcat, Grader, and Excavator, would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake routine maintenance tasks, including labouring, cleaning, and repairs to tracks, gardens, and other areas.
* Operate plant equipment, such as tractors, mowers, front end loader, power sweepers, power harrows, brush cutters, hedgers, push mowers, and general spray operations.
* Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of turf, synthetic, artificial, and other surfaces.
Benefits:
* Complimentary race day passes.
* Participation in our reward recognition program.
* Year-round health and wellbeing initiatives, including fitness classes, birthday celebrations, and weekly fresh fruit.
* Team celebrations at the end of each carnival, along with regular social events such as trivia, team lunches, and Thursday night drinks.
* Free onsite parking at all venues.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably in turf management.
* General operational and mechanical maintenance skills.
* Appropriate licenses to operate specialist machinery, such as a manual vehicle, front end loader, and forklifts.
* Experience in operating plant and equipment, including Bobcat, Grader, and Excavator.
* Sound knowledge and practical experience of handling and spraying chemicals.
* A demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Sound verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
* Enjoy working outdoors.