Course Maintenance Staff (Golf Course)
こーすかんりがかり（ごるふじょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that maintains the entire golf course in optimal condition through tasks such as turf mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, and bunker maintenance.
Description
Course maintenance staff are responsible for keeping golf course conditions such as fairways, greens, tees, roughs, and bunkers in the best possible state. They perform a wide range of tasks including operating turf mowers and aeration machines, managing irrigation systems, pest and disease control through fertilization and pesticide application, bunker sand raking and shape maintenance, and pruning trees and plantings. They create work plans tailored to seasons, weather, and usage situations, and are required to collaborate as a team to carry out tasks efficiently. They also handle safety management, machine inspections and maintenance, and snow removal operations in winter.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected with the sustained popularity of golf. Needs for highly specialized personnel may increase with advances in environmentally considerate management and the introduction of smart agricultural machinery.
Personality Traits
Interested in the Natural Environment / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Full-time / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Grounds Staff → Course Maintenance Staff → Senior Greenkeeper → Course Superintendent → Golf Course Manager
Required Skills
Irrigation System Operation / Machine Operation (Turf Mowers, Aeration Machines, etc.) / Pest and Disease Identification / Turf Management
Recommended Skills
Landscape Construction Management / Machine Maintenance / Pesticide Handling Technology / Soil Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to manage without missing minute changes in course conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to endure long hours of outdoor work and heavy machinery operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly maintenance work according to regulations, with relatively few opportunities for idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Landscape Construction Management Technician
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Course Keeper
- Golf Course Greenkeeper
- Greenkeeper
- Grounds Keeper
Related Jobs
- Course Superintendent
- Grounds Staff
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