MECHANICAL Greenkeeper

Mechanic and Assistant Greenkeeper


LOCATION
Tyrifjord Golfklubb is located 40km from the city of Oslo (15km south of Hønefoss, 25km north of Sandvika) on E18. The golf course lies on the island of Storøya on Tyrifjorden lake and is truly a captivating setting for golfers offering a memorable golfing experience. The island offers great opportunities for boating and fishing

CLUB OVERVIEW
The course was designed by Jan Sederholm/Tor Eia with the first nine holes opened in 1994 followed by the back nine holes in 1996. The layout has remained virtually the same since then. As part of it's business plan, the club has a masterplan in place for continual improvements to the course.

In September 2021 we started the renovation of holes 1-9 and we opened all 18 in the end of July this year.

The club has a membership of around 900 drawn from all walks of life and is considered to be very friendly and welcoming by both members and visitors. It is very much an all-inclusive and family orientated club being part of the local community.

THE 4 LEGS
The success of the club is based on a small, experienced management team that has a passion for golf and member service. The 4 legs of the team are administration, greenkeeping staff , café, and pro shop.

THE COURSE
Tyrifjord offers a unique and memorable challenge for golfers of all abilities. The course has won many plaudits as one of the best maintained, varied and challenging courses in Norway. Such is Tyrifjord's reputation, in 2014 it was selected by the NGF to host the Norwegian Strokeplay Championship (won by Viktor Hovland). The course presents a rich variety of memorable holes making the most of the natural variations in the island terrain with mature trees and water in play on many holes. Lake Tyrifjord is a notable feature lending character and scenic beauty to the course as well as providing a hazard to be avoided on occasion. The course fits nicely in to the beautiful, natural, rugged landscape and provids magnificent panoramic views over the local countryside and mountains. Lying mainly on free-draining soil, the course enjoys a dry micro-climate similar to northern Denmark.

CLUB FACILITIES
The club has a driving range, short game area and large putting green together with a 6 hole short course, football pitch and playground for children.


MECHANICAL GREENKEEPER

Tyrifjord Golf Club has a renowned reputation for our outstanding service to both members and visitors, as well as being one of the best maintained courses in Norway. As we prepare for the 2023 season, we have vacancy for Seasonal Assistant Greenkeeper positions on our greenkeeping team.

The role offers an exceptional opportunity for personal development in the greenkeeping industry as you will be working in a tight greenkeeping team under the guidance of our experienced Head Greenkeeper, Ian Ross (Syngenta/NGA Greenkeeper of the Year 2017).

You will be suitably qualified in the practicalities of producing a very high standard of presentation throughout the golf course. You will be proficient with the use of modern maintenance equipment and shall possess the ability to work on your own initiative but within a team role.


JOB DESCRIPTION
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanic responsible for carrying out maintenance and repairs of all the Greenkeeping equipment, vehicles and machinery at our Golf Club.

Our ideal candidate for the Mechanic position will have a proven track record of maintaining a wide range of Golf Course maintenance equipment, vehicles and plant.

Main duties:

Daily setup of machinery
To service all machinery as per operator's manual to maintain equipment reliability and safe use

. To repair breakdowns promptly and prioritise works in accordance to course requirements
. To sharpen all cutting units and mowing blades on a regular basis to ensure plant health through quality of cut
. Keep full detailed records of servicing and repairs.
. Maintain workshop in orderly condition, cleaning working areas after repairs are complete
. At all times, to work within the Company's Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
. Any additional duties as required to achieve the expected standard
. To assist the Greens team with the daily maintenance of both course and practice areas to keep our course in the very best condition.
. To assist the Greens team to ensure that all equipment is kept in a good working order and to report any faults immediately.
. To adhere to current health & safety procedures.
. To be able to achieve a high level of attention to detail in all tasks being undertaken.
. To be highly motivated and productive with a strong work ethic and able to work as part of a large team.
. To communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and members.
. This position involves early morning starts, working outdoors in all weathers throughout the season.


Requirements:
. Full clean driving license
. Golfing experience (advantageous, not essential)
. Ability to work with others and follow instructions from supervisors and managers
. Chain saw certificate (advantageous, not essential)
. NVQ Level 2 / Vocational training in greenkeeping
. High attention to detail
. Social, hardworking, and reliable
. Proven knowledge of maintaining a wide range of Golf Course maintenance equipment and plant.
. Certification in operation and maintenance of bed knife and reel grinders, reel mowers, diesel engine diagnostics, hydraulics, after cut trouble shooting, abrasive wheels safe use, the safe use of oxy/ace
. 3 years' minimum in the golf course mechanics


Contract: Seasonal, from 1st April - 1st November 2023

Full Time / 40 hrs per week

Salary: 250 NOK/ hour (gross)

. On-site accommodation and parking is available.

. Opportunity for subsidized further education/qualifications.


Application

If you are interested in the above position, then please apply to Head Greenkeeper Mr. IAN ROSS via email to ian@tyrifjord-golfklubb.no attaching your CV and covering letter, with copy to sandrine.m.j.beaudoin@nav.no

Last date of application: 2nd December 2022