Golf Course Turf Planting Worker
ごるふじょうしばうえつけさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving planting turf on golf course courses and performing land preparation, turf laying, and nursing work to support its establishment and growth.
Description
Golf course turf planting workers survey the work area according to golf course design drawings, level the soil and maintain drainage ditches using heavy machinery or manual labor. Afterward, they lay turf rolls or seedlings, fill joints with sod soil, compact them, install sprinkler systems, and lay nursing sheets. After planting, they regularly apply fertilizers, manage temperature and humidity to promote turf establishment and uniform growth. Team coordination is essential, and work procedures must be adjusted according to weather and soil conditions.
Future Outlook
With the recovery of golf popularity and continued demand for high-quality course management, there is stable demand for personnel with specialized skills. Labor shortages due to aging are a challenge, but the introduction of automation technology and skill succession initiatives are expected to progress.
Personality Traits
Does not mind outdoor work / Has good teamwork / Has physical strength / Meticulous and careful
Work Style
Full-time / Full-time employee, Contract employee / Outdoor work / Shift work
Career Path
Junior Greenkeeper (Turf Planting Specialist) → Senior Greenkeeper → Landscaping Construction Management Technician → Course Management Supervisor → Landscaping Company Owner
Required Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation / Irrigation Equipment Construction / Soil Management Technology / Surveying and Land Preparation Technology / Turf Planting
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Environmental Conservation / Knowledge of Pesticides and Fertilizers / Landscaping Construction Management Knowledge / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | It is necessary to adjust work methods according to changes in weather or soil conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to align turf seams and heights. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there are many physically demanding tasks such as carrying heavy turf rolls and soil. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is progressed in collaboration with multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly basic measurements such as area calculation, with few complex mathematical computations. |
Related Qualifications
- Greenkeeper Certification
- Landscaping Construction Management Technician (Grade 2)
- Landscaping Technician (Grades 2 and 3)
Aliases
- Golf Course Turf Planting Worker
- Greenkeeper (Turf Planting Specialist)
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- Course Maintenance Worker
- Greenkeeper
- Landscaper