Golf Course Maintenance Apprentice-No 11-Full Time

Pinehurst • Pinehurst, NC

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About The Position

The Golf Course Maintenance Apprentice performs day-to-day work to maintain golf courses while participating in the USGA Greenkeeper Apprentice Program (GAP). The apprentice must fulfill program guidelines, including classroom attendance and engagement, field-trip participation, study materials, and test evaluations, in addition to duties similar to those of a Golf Course Technician.

Duties include course setup, mowing and grooming, turf care, and general upkeep of course amenities. The role requires awareness of the golf-course environment and the ability to see and respond to surroundings, including errant golf balls, while following proper golf etiquette. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Pinehurst, LLC may transfer an employee to another job assignment or location temporarily or regularly as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and at least one month of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Currently enrolled and participating in the USGA Greenkeeper Apprentice Program (GAP).
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and deal with standardized situations with few or no variables.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to see and react to surroundings, including errant golf balls, and follow proper golf etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill USGA Greenkeeper Apprentice Program requirements, including classroom attendance and engagement, field trips, study materials, and test evaluations.
• Set up the course with appropriate tee-marker positions and hole locations.
• Remove litter and waste; maintain ball washers and care for course amenities.
• Mow and groom the course to maintain playability and a high-quality appearance.
• Walk and operate riding equipment.
• Hand-water turf, manually move hoses, and recognize wilt conditions to help maintain healthy turf.
• Perform hand labor, including raking, shoveling, pushing, and divot repair.
• Remain aware of the golf-course surroundings, respond to hazards such as errant golf balls, and follow proper golf etiquette.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED