Live In Head Gardener

JOB TITLE: LIVE IN HEAD GROUNDSMANOverview:The Head Groundsman is responsible for managing the Ground Maintenance team and overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds and arena at the Client''s location and associated estate properties, with a primary focus on polo-related activities. This position reports to the Estate and Polo Manager.Specific Duties:Polo Fields Responsible for cutting, feeding, sanding, and herbicide application on the polo fields.Oversee divot filling, irrigation, and all necessary field preparations, including late evening and weekend work.Maintenance of polo boards, goal posts, and end-of-season preparations. Paddocks and General Estate Maintenance Tasks include feeding, harrowing, topping, over-seeding, and herbicide application.Maintenance of polo outfields, banks, verges, ditches, tree pruning, hedges, and litter removal.Care for estate properties'' lawns and assist with winter feeding of polo ponies. Irrigation Responsible for servicing irrigation systems, winter drain-down, and anti-freeze procedures.Metering for the Environment Agency. Machinery Maintenance Ensure all machinery, including tractors, is maintained to the highest standard.Tasks may include overhauling, greasing, adjustment, and painting as required. Invoices/Annual Accounts Review and approve all invoices related to Ground Maintenance.Assist in compiling the Annual Ground Maintenance Report. Personnel Conduct interviews, training, and supervision of Ground ..... full job details .....
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