Mount Juliet Estate, a certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a Landscape Manager to join our exceptional award-winning Greenskeeping team.
Overall Responsibility
To ensure the Estate Grounds, Gardens and Components (see Appendix 1- list of areas) (together, the “Grounds”) are presented and maintained in accordance with the detailed standards contained in Estate Policy Document, relevant Designs by Landscape Architects (if applicable) and within budget.
The role is that of a working Landscaping Manager and will require a working balance of 90% out on the Grounds and 10% for paperwork and meetings.
There are a significant number of ad hoc projects in the pipeline that will form part of the overall responsibility of the Head of Ground and Gardens and the role will envisage significant interaction with the General Manager, Owners and Owners' representatives with the view to taking overall responsibility for delivering same.
When required, support golf course operations, working on the course, especially in preparation for future professional golf championships.
Specific Duties
* Grounds, Gardens and Components
* Ensure the presentation of the Grounds is at all times consistent with what is expected by Mount Juliet Estate
* Carry out appropriate maintenance & treatment of shrubs, flower beds, grasses & soils throughout the year, including regular updating.
* Implement treatment programmes
* Prepare and execute seasonal maintenance programmes.
* Maintain detailed records of the application of pesticides and fertilisers.
* Make recommendations on the ways in which the Grounds appearance can be improved, or through which maintenance costs can be reduced
* Liaise with the greenkeepers, who will complete all grass mowing and spray technician who will complete all large grassland pesticide applications
* Machinery & Equipment
* In conjunction with the Estate mechanic; ensure that all Ground’s equipment is maintained correctly, overhauled when necessary, and cleaned after use, and that equipment service records are kept up to date.
* Ensure that the Maintenance Facility; workshop, garage, and other accommodation are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
* Arrange the hire of specialist machinery when necessary and when authorised to do so using Mount Juliet’s PO system.
* Equipment only to be used as recommended by the manufacturers and the set-up procedures they recommend.
* Consumables
* Maintain adequate stocks of flowers, shrubs, trees, seeds etc along with pesticides, fertilisers and other consumable items, and order replenishment supplies in accordance with Mount Juliet’s Procurement Policy.
* Ensure that all pesticides, fertilisers, fuels, and other consumables are stored in accordance with statutory requirements.
* Staff
* Be responsible for the training, motivation, and welfare of the members of the staff in your team.
* Lead by example.
* Organise, roster, schedule and manage your team and ensure they are familiar with the standards required by Mount Juliet, as set out in the Estate Policy Document, and that they carry out their duties in accordance with their terms of employment and that their standard of output is in accordance with sound landscaping practice.
Ensure that your team is instructed in, and comply with, matters relating to Health & Safety. This includes:
* The use of protective clothing
* Training in the use of equipment
* The storage and use of pesticides, fertilisers & fuels
* The display of warning signs after application of pesticides or certain fertilisers
* Attending first aid courses
* Ensuring first aid kits are fully stocked
* The Landscaping Manager must conduct risk assessments when necessary and ensure that Mount Juliet’s Health and Safety policy statements are displayed in the main buildings and are read by your team members.
* Make recommendations in relation to terms and conditions of your team.
* Complete staff time sheets daily, ensuring good time keeping, overtime records and the time taken for each task.
* Control overtime (if pre-authorised).
* Prepare a holiday roster for all employees working taking due consideration of the work requirements and time of the year.
* Work Programmes
* Meet on a regular basis with General Manager, Facilities Manager, and the Superintendent to review work done and detail work planned for the following week.
* Update production (white) boards on a weekly and monthly basis to reflect planned work programme.
* Use the software programme (TurfKeeper) to manage work programmes, stock, and other areas.
* Communicate regularly with the Facilities Manager and Superintendent, including any variations to the work programmes as they arise, and reasons thereof.
* Ensure, when planning work programmes, that in implementing the programme the fixture arrangements of the hotel and golf course operations are taken into consideration.
* Ensure any work carried out on the course is planned to cause the minimum of inconvenience to Estate Guests and Visitors.
* Inspect the Grounds daily and action any issues observed.
* Deal with day-to-day matters that need immediate attention e.g. breakdowns, extreme weather etc. (winter salting)
* General
* Advise your Reporting Line immediately if unable to attend work for any reason
* Ensure that your team is fully briefed to maintain the landscaping of Mount Juliet adequately when on holiday or absent for any other reason
* Keep abreast of new techniques relating to your role and of the introduction of new equipment.
* Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for your areas and monitor actual expenditure during the year against those budgets.
* Authorise suppliers’ invoices for all purchases relating to your areas and ensure purchase order number system fully complied with.
* Supervise specific external contractors including landscape, tree surgeons etc., if and when required.
* Organise recycling areas and green waste disposal.
* Oversee any development programmes or special projects when requested
Qualifications required for the Role;
* FETAC Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management
* FETAC Level 6 or equivalent qualification in landscaping
* PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificate in spraying
* Digger - FETAC Certificate and a CSCS Card (1 day)
* Chainsaw operation course
* Manual handling course
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (or equivalent)
* Full, clean driving licence
Working areas are defined as;
Estate Boundary areas (incl. stone walls, riverbanks and streams)
Front Gate, Service Gate, grass verges and associated areas
Main and Service driveways
1st tee- starters cabin
Buggy store area
10th tee area
Clubhouse/Hunter’s Yard inc
Set down area
Clubhouse surrounds
Hunter’s Yard (Courtyard)
Carpark (120 cars)
2 designed Gardens (5 acres)
Walled Garden
Rose Garden
New Meadow Garden
Children’s playground and recreational areas
Tennis courts and croquet pitch
Archery and clay pigeon shooting areas
Equestrian
Car park and boundary areas
15 acres across 9 paddocks inc stud rail fence and gates
Network of walking trails including woodland and riverbanks (River Nore)
Manor House
Car parking (80 cars)
Lawns
Shrub and flower beds
Motor vehicle roads including kerbs and lighting
Recycling areas
Salmon and trout fishing areas
Other areas as assigned
Benefits Include:
* Employee Assistance Program
* International Hotel discounts
* Staff Meal
* Training & Continuous Professional Development
* Complimentary Health Club Access
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to progress their career within a 5* Luxury Estate with a supportive and ambitious employer. We look forward to hearing from you!
Mount Juliet Estate is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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