Golf Course Maintenance Intern 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Golf Course maintenance summer intern is responsible for chemical applications, irrigation troubleshooting, and exposure to small crew leadership opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs chemical applications - boom spraying greens, tees, and fairways.

• Sprays hawking on Paynes Valley 19th Green.

• Performs maintenance on Rainbird/Toro sprinkler head and troubleshoots as needed.

• Sands topdressing of greens.

• Hand waters bent grass greens in the transition zone using a pogo sensor.

• Leads small project crew when opportunities arise.

• Receives exposure to visit Buffalo Ridge golf course to view their brand-new irrigation installation as well as to Cliffhangers, a new 18-hole par 3 course currently under construction.

• Networks with the other on course assistants, course superintendents as well as the Director of Agronomy.

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled and working towards a Turfgrass Management/Landscaping Degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Service-oriented mindset and capable of making every guest feel valued.

• Strong communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Competent in working with multiple systems, including Microsoft Office and power point.

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

• A multi-tasker, prioritizing time effectively.

• Able to work a varying shift including weekends and holidays.

• Basic Computer Skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, work safely, communicate effectively, understand, and carry out written and oral directions, and establish good working relationships with co-workers.

• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.

• Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

• Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.