Groundsperson - Part Time

Join our team in ensuring the provision of a safe and exceptional racing surface, jumps, and ancillary features such as stables and parade rings. Assist in maintaining and presenting the racecourse grounds and racing surface to the highest standards.

Leopardstown Racecourse boasts approximately 47 acres of racing surface that demands meticulous maintenance. The responsibilities and competencies required for the role of Groundsperson at Leopardstown Racecourse include :

Role Purpose

To assist in the provision of a safe and excellent racing surface, fences and the ancillary features such as stables and parade ring. Also, to help with the upkeep and presentation of the racecourse grounds as well as racing surface.

This role is part time, 39 hours per fortnight.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the racing surface and associated areas throughout the year by :

• Appropriate grass cutting, rolling, fertilising, scarifying, aeration, irrigation, power washing, etc
• Safe and effective operation of machinery
• Replacement of divots and filling holes with appropriate soil / sand mixtures

Assist in the preparation of jumps, rails, stables, general grounds, etc to quality standards

Apply fertilizers and, if qualified, spraying products safely and in accordance with label instructions.

Implement the racecourse watering policy.

Supervise race day casual staff when required.

Maintain awareness of biodiversity and environmental goals of the organization.

Perform other necessary job duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience

Knowledge of soil and grass management / sportsturf.

Experience with irrigation or umbilical pumping / slurry systems preferred.

Proficiency in operating a range of grounds maintenance machinery safely.

Ability to perform basic routine maintenance of machinery and handheld equipment advantageous.

Chemical spraying qualification preferred but not essential.

Basic horse handling knowledge and industry familiarity advantageous.

Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated professional team.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

6.5% employer pension scheme.

12.5 days annual leave.

Company days and service leave days.

Continuous professional development and wellness programs.

AIR membership for free entry to all Irish race meetings.

Membership to the ATPI.

Access to sports and social club activities.

As racing is a seven-day business, flexibility in relation to working hours is required. You will be required to work weekends and evenings.

Leopardstown Racecourse is an equal opportunities employer. Interview candidates will be provided with any necessary reasonable accommodations when called for interview.