Glenn Fahey
Wagga Wagga,NSW
Summary
Turf Manager with extensive experience at Riverina Australian Rules Football Club, excelling in budget management and staff training. Proven track record in optimizing fertilization programs and enhancing irrigation systems, ensuring high-quality turf maintenance. Adept at problem-solving and fostering team collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Turf manager
Riverina Australian rules football club
Wagga Wagga , NSW
01.2019 - Current
- Managed fertilization programs based on soil analysis results.
- Repaired irrigation systems and performed regular maintenance on sprinklers.
- Serviced and repaired grounds equipment including mowers, tractors, edgers, and blowers.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Provided training to new staff on safe equipment operation and maintenance practices.
Turf manager
Riverina Australian rules football club
Wagga Wagga , NSW
01.2019 - Current
- Managed fertilization programs based on soil analysis results.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to promote healthy plant growth and disease control.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Repaired irrigation systems and performed regular maintenance on sprinklers.
- Maintained grounds equipment such as mowers, tractors, edgers, blowers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Provided training to new staff on safe equipment operation and maintenance practices.
Greenkeeper
Wagga Wagga city council
Wagga Wagga , NSW
03.2009 - 01.2019
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to promote healthy plant growth and disease control.
- Monitored weather conditions to adjust maintenance schedules.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections of irrigation systems for proper functionality and efficiency.
- Provided training to new staff on safe equipment operation and maintenance practices.
- Managed fertilization programs based on soil analysis results.
- Maintained grounds equipment such as mowers, tractors, edgers, blowers.
- Applied fertilizer to turf grasses using a spreader.
Greenkeeper
South wagga bowling club
Wagga Wagga , NSW
10.1995 - 02.2009
- Operated mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment efficiently.
- Conducted regular soil tests to assess health and nutrient levels for turf maintenance.
- Implemented irrigation systems to ensure optimal water distribution across the grounds.
- Managed pest control programs to protect grass and surrounding landscapes from infestations.
- Managed fertilization programs based on soil analysis results.
- Repaired irrigation systems and performed regular maintenance on sprinklers.
- Inspected facilities daily for maintenance needs and reported issues to management promptly.
Education
Certificate 4 - Sports Turf Management
Wodonga Tafe
Wodonga , Victoria 08.1995 - 11.1998
Skills
- Fertilization programs
- Soil analysis
- Irrigation systems
- Pest control
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance
- Budget management
- Staff training and development
- Policy and procedure development
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Turf manager
Riverina Australian rules football club
01.2019 - Current
Turf manager
Riverina Australian rules football club
01.2019 - Current
Greenkeeper
Wagga Wagga city council
03.2009 - 01.2019
Greenkeeper
South wagga bowling club
10.1995 - 02.2009
Certificate 4 - Sports Turf Management
Wodonga Tafe
08.1995 - 11.1998