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Greenkeeper

Zero HoursSeasonalNot specifiedProperty
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 30 March 2026

Job Description

Comis Hotel & Golf Resort is seeking a reliable and hardworking Assistant Greenkeeper to support the maintenance of our golf course, driving range, and resort grounds (approximately 200 acres). Main Duties: Assist with daily maintenance of the golf course and hotel grounds. Operate grass-cutting and grounds machinery (training provided). Follow safe working procedures and wear PPE. Support seasonal maintenance schedules. Work both independently and as part of a team. This is a physical, outdoor role requiring good timekeeping, flexibility, and attention to detail. No formal qualifications required. Knowledge of gardening, horticulture, golf, or basic mechanical skills would be an advantage. First Aid or Manual Handling training desirable (not essential). Benefits: Competitive salary, staff discounts, duty meals, uniform, service charge participation, employee recognition schemes, and free parking. To apply, please send your CV to HR@comishotel.com - no agencies please.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi55%
AI exposure (AIOE)i40%

Many groundskeeping tasks are physical and outdoors, limiting full automation, but routine mowing and scheduling can be augmented or replaced by technology. The role still requires human presence for safety, teamwork, and adapting to variable conditions, resulting in moderate automation and AI exposure scores.

Task analysis

  • Operate grass-cutting and grounds machinery to maintain golf course and resort grounds.
  • Perform daily manual groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, trimming, and raking.
  • Follow safe working procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Support and implement seasonal maintenance schedules (e.g., aeration, fertilizing, overseeding).
  • Work independently or as part of a team to complete assigned groundskeeping duties.
  • Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Assist with basic horticultural tasks such as planting, watering, and pruning.
  • Report hazards or maintenance issues to supervisors.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 Not visa eligible
UK SOC2020: 9112Gardeners and groundsmen
O*NET: 37-3011.00 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Real estate activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k
UK sector median
£32,865
UK sector mean
£39,351
£0£10k£20k£30k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Learn to operate GPS-guided mowing equipment
  • Use digital scheduling tools for task planning
  • Adopt mobile apps for hazard reporting

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
30%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyRobotic Mowers

Automate routine mowing of large grass areas

🤖 AI AgentMaintenance Scheduling Software

Optimise seasonal and daily task allocation

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist Turf Contractors

Bring in experts for complex seasonal tasks

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Physical tasks persist but routine work can be technology-augmented

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate maintenance scheduling and notifications

Copilot for Excel

Track equipment checks and grounds data

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate team tasks and report hazards

Key Skills

Attention to DetailIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateManual HandlingBeginnerGrounds MaintenanceIntermediateHorticultureBeginnerEquipment MaintenanceBeginnerOperation and ControlBeginnerGolf Course MaintenanceBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Health and Safety ProceduresHorticulture and GroundskeepingCustomer Relationship ManagementFacilities ManagementMechanical EngineeringAdministrative Procedures

O*NET Competency Skills

Operation and Control

Alternative Career Paths

Grounds Supervisor85% match

Oversees a team of groundskeepers and coordinates maintenance schedules for larger properties.

Horticultural Technician75% match

Specializes in plant care, landscaping design, and advanced horticultural practices.

Golf Course Equipment Mechanic70% match

Maintains and repairs groundskeeping machinery and vehicles.

Facilities Maintenance Worker65% match

Performs general upkeep and repairs for buildings and grounds.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

0%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

95%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

1/5

Little prep

O*NET Median Salary

£23k

US ref. $29k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

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