Grounds Persons Job Descriptions

Groundspersons care for sports facilities like soccer fields, cricket and rugby, bowling alleys, tennis courts and golf courses.
As groundsperson main responsibility would be to manage the soil and grass to make sure the grass is always in top condition. Its functions typically include:
· Preparation of land for turf laying
· The application of fertilizers and chemicals
· Rolling and cutting the grass
· The control of weeds
· The lines marked on the surfaces
· Installation and maintenance of equipment such as nets, posts and caps
· The care of the surrounding areas, as shown in decorative, concrete or asphalt
· The operation of equipment such as rotavators, sprinklers and shredders
· Painting, removing trash and perform general tasks.
· Your task may vary according to season and weather conditions.

Key Skills
· The strength and fitness to use heavy equipment
· Practical skills
· Knowledge of soils and drainage methods
· The ability to interpret plans and drawings
· The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.