| The Golf Course Maintenance Trainee will collaboratively work with the Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant and/or Associate Superintendent to execute an all-inclusive golf course maintenance program for two 18-hole championship golf courses; this will include turf maintenance, tree and shrub programs, "curb appeal", etc. In this role, you will participate in a diverse range of activities involved in daily golf course maintenance and numerous course improvement projects as well as oversee regular and temporary hourly staff. This position intended to provide experience and guidance for an individual’s growth and promotion in the golf course industry. Responsibilities: - Oversee scheduling and work assignments of regular, temporary non-student and student maintenance employees to ensure good, playable conditions, and cost control
- Make recommendations for hiring, pay adjustments, performance feedback, and terminations
- Work alongside, train and supervise employees in equipment operation and golf course maintenance
- Review and maintain accurate time cards
- Maintain accurate daily log book of completed task for the day
- Work with and manage daily golf course turf maintenance and related projects (includes drainage mowing, turf maintenance, chemical applications, irrigation, tree and shrub maintenance, golf course aesthetics)
- Discuss critical-path decisions affecting the “play-ability” of the course and evaluate recommendations with the Superintendent
- Develop and maintain positive, productive working relationships with athletics crew, agronomy and physical facilities staffs, and outside vendors
- Acquire knowledge and skill for pesticide and application methods for golf courses
- Routinely inspect golf course to assess need for pesticide herbicide, fungicide, group control, chemical balance, quantity, and location of all appropriate and necessary chemical applications and evaluate recommendations with the Superintendent
- Maintain complete and accurate records
- Collaboratively with Superintendent and/or Associate/Assistant Superintendent, maintenance and shop operations by: repair and upkeep of equipment within approved budget, developing multi-year plan for maintenance equipment purchase, trade-in and salvage
- Learn all aspects of equipment repair and maintenance, i.e. grinding, lapping, adjusting infield diagnosis and clear concise communication to mechanic
- Ability to adjust to equipment failures
- Learn how to develop and manage annual budgets
- Collaborate with Superintendent and/or Associate/Assistant Superintendent and outside constituencies such as NCAA and USGA to meet specifications of tournaments
- Participate in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days, and trade shows
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