Golf Maintenance Intern

Turning Stone Enterprises • Town of Verona, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Golf Course Maintenance Intern joins the golf course maintenance team at Turning Stone Resort for hands-on experience across golf course maintenance operations. The internship provides an opportunity to apply relevant knowledge while learning from industry professionals. Interns develop technical skills and industry knowledge in turf management, chemical application and calibration, equipment operation and maintenance, and golf course ecology and sustainability.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Turf Management or related program.
• Basic knowledge of chemical application and calibration processes.
• Familiarity with large mowers and hand-powered equipment.
• Strong desire to advance in the turf management industry.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and early mornings.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous golf course experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous irrigation experience is a plus.
• Understanding of golf rules and strategies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily course setup and maintenance operations.
• Contribute to morning and afternoon planning meetings.
• Operate mowers, string trimmers, and other equipment to maintain greens, aprons, tees, fairways, and other golf course grounds.
• Perform turf syringing as needed.
• Calibrate and apply fertilizers to greens, tees, fairways, and rough.
• Assist with pesticide applications under the supervision of a certified applicator.
• Support tree and shrub care, including planting, pruning, removal, and disease inspections.
• Inspect sprinkler systems and make minor repairs.
• Operate hand-powered and large equipment, such as tractors and mowers, while following safety standards.
• Maintain equipment fuel and fluid levels, perform basic preventive maintenance, and report equipment issues to the Mechanical Technician.
• Ensure equipment is properly stored at the maintenance facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Team member assistance programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Training programs.
• Complimentary shuttles.
• Career development initiatives.
• Hands-on educational experience in turf grass management, chemical application and calibration, equipment operation and maintenance, and golf course ecology and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed