Al Futtaim Jobs - Greenkeeper | Al Futtaim Engineering | Dubai, U.A.E. (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 57559 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

The Greenkeeper is responsible to -

• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace.
• Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others.
• Mow turf using tractors, ride-on machines and specialist hand mowers.
• Scarify / groom /verti-cut turf.
• Apply top dressing.
• Repair divots.
• Apply fertiliser / turf conditioner.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Identify and control weeds, pests, turf diseases and disorders.
• Identify grasses on the golf course.
• Move tee markers.
• Mark hazards, out of bounds and ground under repair.
• Aerate turf.
• Maintain bunkers.
• Roll turf.
• Undertake routine machine maintenance.
• Prepare machinery for use and prepare machinery for storage.
• Measure green speed and interpret the results.
• Prepare ground to establish plants on the golf course.
• The rules of golf relating to golf course maintenance.
• Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others.
• Maintain golf course furniture.
• Drive a tractor with implements.
• Change holes.
• Maintain trees and shrubs on the golf course.

The Greenkeeper will report to the Golf Administrator, however, channels exists for direct communication with the Facilities Supervisor and Sr. Facilities Manager and other member from the senior leadership team at weekly meetings or as and when required. 

To be a successful in this role, you should have a secondary school certificate. Additional qualification in Agriculture / Horticulture is an asset. Minimum of 5+ years relevant experience within a facilities management / intergrated facilities management environment in GCC.

The ideal candidate will have to have a previous track record to monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace. Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others. Mow turf using tractors, ride-on machines and specialist hand mowers. Scarify / groom /verti-cut turf. Apply top dressing. Repair divots. Apply fertiliser / turf conditioner. Respond to emergencies. Identify and control weeds, pests, turf diseases and disorders. Identify grasses on the golf course. Move tee markers. Mark hazards, out of bounds and ground under repair. Aerate turf. Maintain bunkers. Roll turf. Undertake routine machine maintenance. Prepare machinery for use and prepare machinery for storage. Measure green speed and interpret the results. Prepare ground to establish plants on the golf course. Well versed with the rules of golf relating to golf course maintenance. Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others. Maintain golf course furniture. Drive a tractor with implements. Change holes. Maintain trees and shrubs on the golf course.

The Greenkeeper will have to demonstrate excellent leadership qualities, be customer focused and be able to handle multiple and often conflicting priorities. It is essential the incumbent should have excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style. Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment. Have the ability to look at situations from several points of view. Delegate responsibilities effectively. Excellent problem analytical skills and problem simulation. Should have a high comfort level working in a diverse environment. Open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. Manage cross-functional relationships effectively. Establish clear lines of communication both internally & externally. 

 

REF: RV

 

 

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