Groundskeeper

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Groundskeeper to join our Garden team at Ballyfin; working across 614 acres of natural beauty.

Main Purpose of Job:

Reporting directly to the Estate Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining the grounds of the Estate in a clean, presentable and safe manner at all times.

Main Duties include:

• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned
• Picks up and removes debris and leaves prior to mowing a designated area
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges as required
• Cuts and removes trees as needed
• Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed
• Performs routine maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Responsible for clearing roadways, pathways of leaves/debris across estate
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Drain and clean water figures as required

This is not a full and final list of duties and responsibilities and you may be required to carry out other tasks as directed.

Skills/Attributes Required:

• Previous experience in a similar position is preferred.
• Ability to operate various types of machinery and equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Chain Saw Certificate is desirable
• Full clean Irish Drivers licence is required

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 20KG
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Meet the Garden Team

Ballyfin Demesne, Co. Laois

A valuable asset to Ballyfin, the Garden team do extraordinary work to ensure the scenic beauty of the grounds is maintained and safe for our guests. Our Kitchen also rely heavily on the Garden team to produce high quality fresh fruit and vegetables to ensure our guests are getting the finest of produce.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• Staff Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Ballyfin Demesne is an Equal Opportunity Employer