Karl Krauss
Mareeba,QLD
Summary
Golf has been a part of my life for the past 20 years from being a 10 year old kid building a golf green in the backyard, to now having the understanding of what it takes to create and present a golf course at the highest of standards. I am highly motivated and wanting to make an impact on the Turf Management industry that I have a big passion for. Over the past few years I have learnt my craft at a number of courses in our region working specifically within our unique tropical weather. I am currently the Superintendent at the Mareeba Golf Club where I believe I have made great progress in creating a platform with the Committee as well as creating a better future for the Golf Course and Club.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
Mareeba Golf Club
Mareeba, Queensland
06.2023 - Current
- Leading and motivating a team of workers and volunteers to provide a high standard of turf
- Trouble shooting and working with an old irrigation system
- Strong knowledge of Turf Cultural Practices
- Strong Knowledge of Insecticides, Fungicides and Fertilizer Programs
- Construction and design knowledge of a golf course
- Construction of new Greens and Tees
- Use of heavy machinery such as bobcats/excavators
- Preparation for weekend competition and major events
- Use of Connectteam (Time sheet App)
- Book keeping of Spray records
- Practicing of EHS and implementing Epar in the workplace
Superintendent
Atherton Golf Club
Atherton, Qld
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Leading and motivating a team of workers and volunteers to provide a high standard of turf
- Trouble shooting and working with an old irrigation system
- Strong knowledge of Turf Cultural Practices
- Strong Knowledge of Insecticides, Fungicides and Fertilizer Programms
- Construction and design knowledge of a golf course
- Construction of new Greens and Tees
- Use of heavy machinery such as bobcats/excavators
- Preparation for weekend competition and major events
- Use of Connectteam (Time sheet App)
- Book keeping of Spray records
- Practicing of EHS and implementing Epar in the worksplace
Assistant Superintendent
Mirage Country Club
Port Douglas, Queensland
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Supervised staff by checking work against project expectations
- Delegating jobs too employees and creating weekly work schedules
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines
- Use and repairs of a new rainbird irrigation system
- Construction of new greens and playing surfaces
- General maintenance an mowing
Forman/Greenkeeper
Cairns golf club
Cairns, Qld
03.2016 - 03.2021
- General maintenance and mowing
- Irrigation technician, monitoring water usage an fixing leaks
- Spraying chemicals with boom spray and Knapsack
- General jobs meeting and planning with superintendent for the week ahead
- Maintenance of machinery an backlapping an sharpening heads
- Identifying diseases
- Fungicide and Fertilizer Programmes
Fruit Picker
Con Iacutone
Mareeba, qld
12.2013 - 02.2016
Picked fruit an fixed irrigation.
Bartender
Mareeba golf club
Mareeba, Qld
03.2012 - 08.2012
Apprentice Greens Keeper
Sea temple Port douglas
Port Douglas, Qld
02.2011 - 12.2011
General Maintenance of golf course.
Education
Diploma of Sports Turf Management -
TAFE
High School Diploma -
Mareeba State High School
MareebaSkills
- Highly motivated
- Skilled machine operator
- Spraying pesticides and fertilisers
- High quality of work with high maintenance turf
- Good knowledge base of machinery and cuttings heads
- Renovation and cultural practices
- Organising of team and weekly work schedules
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Writing reports for committees and members on course progress
Certification
ACDC spraying license.
Cert 3 in Turf Management.
Timeline
Superintendent
Mareeba Golf Club
06.2023 - Current
Superintendent
Atherton Golf Club
09.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Superintendent
Mirage Country Club
03.2021 - 09.2021
Forman/Greenkeeper
Cairns golf club
03.2016 - 03.2021
Fruit Picker
Con Iacutone
12.2013 - 02.2016
Bartender
Mareeba golf club
03.2012 - 08.2012
Apprentice Greens Keeper
Sea temple Port douglas
02.2011 - 12.2011
Diploma of Sports Turf Management -
TAFE
High School Diploma -
Mareeba State High School
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