Greenkeeper
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specializes in turf management at golf courses and athletic fields, maintaining the aesthetics and functionality of courses and grounds.
Description
Greenkeepers are professionals who maintain and improve the health of turf on golf courses and athletic fields. They plan and execute tasks such as mowing, aeration, topdressing, fertilization, pest and disease control, and irrigation management, tailored to seasonal and weather conditions. Additionally, they operate and maintain specialized machinery and irrigation equipment, improve management based on soil analysis results, and coordinate with course designers and fellow greenkeepers. The job involves extensive outdoor work for long hours, requiring flexible responses to weather and tournament schedules.
Future Outlook
Demand depends on golf facility maintenance needs, but there is stable demand for highly skilled greenkeepers from the perspectives of environmental consideration and course quality improvement.
Personality Traits
Interested in the natural environment / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variations / Shift Work / Two Days Off Per Week
Career Path
Assistant Greenkeeper → Senior Greenkeeper → Course Supervisor → Head Greenkeeper → Course Manager
Required Skills
Basic Soil Analysis Knowledge / Fertilization Management / Irrigation Equipment Management / Lawn Mower Operation / Pest and Disease Control
Recommended Skills
Basic Horticulture and Landscaping Knowledge / Golf Course Design Knowledge / Machinery Maintenance / Weather Forecasting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking subtle changes in turf condition can affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires extensive outdoor work, heavy machinery operation, and prolonged standing. |
| Planning & Organization | Maintenance plans and seasonal schedule adjustments are crucial. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Standardized tasks are predominant, and creative thinking is not essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex quantitative analysis is minimal; basic measurements are primary. |
Related Qualifications
- Landscaping Construction Management Technician
- Landscaping Skilled Worker
Aliases
- Golf Course Greenkeeper
- Golf Course Turf Manager
- Turf Grass Manager
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