Assistant Groundsperson

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Purpose of the Role:

To assist in the preparation, maintenance, and repair of the racecourse grounds to ensure the safety and presentation standards required for race days to Industry Regulation and other events,

Key Responsibilities:

Track Maintenance:

Prepare, repair, and maintain the race track surface, fences, and

Railings. Assist with watering, mowing, harrowing, fertilising, and rolling the track as required.

Grounds and Facility Upkeep:

Maintain lawns, pathways, car parks, other outdoor facilities.

Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of all racecourse areas.

Set up and dismantle race day fencing, and temporary structures.

Race Day Duties:

Assist with preparation of the track before, during, and after races.

Respond promptly to instructions from the Clerk of the Course or track manager

Deal with minor repairs and ensure surfaces remain safe and presentable throughout the

event

Equipment & Machinery:

Operate and carry out basic maintenance of ground care machinery such as mowers,

Tractor, water hoses, bowsers, strimmer’s, and rollers.

Report any faults or safety issues promptly.

Health & Safety:

Comply with all health and safety procedures.

Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) where / when required.

Be vigilant in identifying and reporting hazards or defects.

Consult the Safety Statement and associated policies and procedures.

Teamwork:

Work collaboratively with other ground staff, maintenance teams, and event operations.

Take part in training or toolbox talks as directed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €15.00-€15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Patrickswell, County Limerick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Gardening / Landscape: 1 year (preferred)
• Groundskeeping: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person