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Troon · 3 days ago

Golf Course Maintenance Intern

Bend, OR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Troon is a company focused on golf course management, and they are seeking a Golf Course Maintenance Intern. The intern will perform a wide range of daily golf course maintenance duties under supervision, gaining practical experience while fulfilling academic requirements.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Perform wide ranges of duties to give broad exposure and experience as required by internship

Employee should be attentive, alert, on time, properly attired, and ready to receive instruction promptly at the beginning of shift

At the end of shift, complete the daily log sheet to include Daily Standards and break log check off

Operates most, if not all, equipment used on daily maintenance, both walking and riding equipment as well as restricted use pieces of equipment

Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing

Involved with tasks related to golf course detail (weed and debris clean-up, poa eradication, etc)

Participates in topdressing and fertilizer applications of greens, tees and fairways and lawns

Maintains gasoline or diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily. Checking in at both the beginning and end of shift

Report equipment problems and failures to the mechanic immediately and fill out the correct paperwork

May perform daily equipment repair and maintenance as directed by Head Mechanic

Planting, pruning, and transport of vegetative material

Ensures that all equipment used is washed properly, returned to designated location and charging if applicable

Participates in irrigation practices, such as hand watering, syringing and repairs

Involved in leading up small crews and may be relied upon for crew leadership on weekends and available for overtime as needed

Participation in both maintenance, construction, and appropriate miscellaneous projects

Participation in formalized weekly intern meetings held throughout the season

Maintain proper radio etiquette and return radios to chargers when finished

Able to effectively handle multiple tasks

Incorporates safe work practices in job performance

Regular and reliable attendance

Maintains a professional standard at Juniper Preserve including, but not limited to, appearance, interaction with members, associates, guests of the resort, verbal discussions and written correspondence. Does not discuss work related issues with members and resort guests

Maintains positive attitude and the flexibility to take on new and different tasks as assigned by the Director of Agronomy/superintendents/mechanics

Qualification

Turfgrass managementEquipment operationIrrigation practicesPlantingPruningSafe work practicesEnglish proficiencyProblem-solvingTeam leadershipPositive attitudeCommunication skills

Required

Intern candidates must be pursuing a degree or certificate in turfgrass management or a related field

Ability to read and speak English

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

The ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Driver's License required

Company

Troon

Experience the world of Troon® at the greatest golf properties in the world the next time you play one of our luxury golf courses! Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail.

Founded in 1990