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Groundskeeper
A groundskeeper, also known as a turf manager or field manager, is responsible for maintaining and managing outdoor spaces, particularly sports fields, parks, and gardens. Here are some of their primary duties:
Lawn Care: Mowing, watering, fertilizing, and aerating grass to keep it healthy and visually appealing.
Field Preparation: Marking lines and boundaries for sports events, ensuring the field is ready for play.
Repairs: Fixing any damage to the turf, such as filling in holes, reseeding worn areas, and repairing irrigation systems.
Equipment Maintenance: Taking care of tools and machinery used for groundskeeping, like mowers, trimmers, and sprinklers.
Weather Management: Preparing the grounds for various weather conditions, including covering fields during rain and ensuring proper drainage.
Safety Inspections: Regularly checking the grounds for hazards, ensuring a safe environment for users.
Pickering is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, on the border of the North York Moors National Park. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, it is at the foot of the moors, overlooking the Vale of Pickering to the south. Pickering Parish Church, with its medieval wall paintings, Pickering Castle, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Beck Isle Museum have made Pickering popular with visitors. Nearby places include Malton, Norton-on-Derwent and Scarborough.
