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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.
Scunthorpe (/ˈskʌnθɔːrp/) is a large market and industrial town in the North Lincolnshire borough in Lincolnshire, England. It is the administrative centre of the North Lincolnshire unitary authority, and had an estimated total resident population of 82,334 according to the 2016 census.[dubious – discuss] A predominantly industrial town, Scunthorpe, the United Kingdom's largest steel processing centre, is also known as the "Industrial Garden Town".[2][3] It is the third largest settlement in Lincolnshire, after Lincoln and Grimsby. The Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe is Holly Mumby-Croft, of the Conservatives.
