Golf Course Turf Maintenance Worker
ごるふじょうしばていれさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves maintenance tasks such as mowing, irrigation, fertilization, and pest and disease control to keep the golf course in good condition.
Description
Golf course turf maintenance workers are specialists who maintain turf in various areas of the golf course, such as fairways, greens, and roughs, in optimal condition. They perform tasks such as mowing, irrigation, fertilization, aeration, roller maintenance, and pest and disease control, using appropriate machinery and tools. They also create work plans according to weather and seasonal changes, collaborate with course managers and maintenance teams, and proceed with tasks safely and efficiently. Proper turf management prepares the playing environment and contributes to improving user satisfaction.
Future Outlook
It depends on the operation of golf courses and trends in the golf population, but there is stable demand for maintenance of existing courses. With the spread of environmentally friendly management methods, labor-saving technologies, and smart green management using IoT and AI, expectations for highly specialized personnel are increasing.
Personality Traits
Good at Observing Nature / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Greenkeeper → Course Manager → Facility Management Supervisor → Landscaping Construction Management Technician → Independent Business (Ground Maintenance Business)
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Soil and Turf / Irrigation and Drainage Management / Machinery Operation (Rotary Weeder, Aerator, etc.) / Mowing Technique
Recommended Skills
Fertilization Management / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License / Pesticide Application Technique / Plant Pest and Disease Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to revise work plans according to weather and seasonal changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately observe the turf condition and not miss minor abnormalities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of outdoor heavy machinery operation and manual work, requiring high physical strength. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks, and originality is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Green Management Technology Certification Level 2
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Course Maintenance Worker
- Greenkeeper
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