Golf Course Maintenance Intern
About The Position
Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club is a private family club nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Our mission is to deliver high quality experiences through services focused on our Core Values and aimed at enriching the lives of each club member at Mountaintop! Because of our culture and focus on providing outstanding services, we are confident that your employee experience here will be inspiring and rewarding. This internship offers exposure to all turf management related jobs, becoming an integral part of our team. Interns will gain valuable experience and knowledge, advancing their education and career in the turf industry. Interns will collaborate with an elite team of over thirty professionals and staff, working out of a state-of-the-art facility with all necessary resources. Communication with senior staff members will occur daily, weekly, and monthly.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (e.g., turf management, agronomy, horticulture).
- Basic knowledge of golf and an interest in golf course maintenance.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in daily maintenance tasks such as mowing, watering, and grooming the golf course.
- Participate in the upkeep of bunkers, greens, fairways, and other course features.
- Learn and apply proper turfgrass management practices under the guidance of the superintendent.
- Operate and maintain golf course maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and report any issues to the equipment manager or superintendent.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining the golf course irrigation system.
- Learn about irrigation scheduling and troubleshooting.
- Chemical and fertilizer applications.
- Irrigation/Toro Links setup and repair.
- Working with John Deere and Toro equipment.
- Daily and weekly planning.
- Record keeping.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
