Intern - Golf Course Maintenance

Ocean Reef Club

Job Descriptions

Job Title: Intern

Department: Golf Course Maintenance

Reports To: Superintendent

FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary:

Ability to maintain & operate, in a safe & efficient manner, the following equipment including: utility vehicles, fly mowers, weed eaters, hand tools, walking greens mower, sod cutter and mechanical edger.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to the following duties and responsibilities, other duties may be assigned:

Heavy equipment operation

Transporting materials and debris with dump trucks

Miscellaneous special projects using such equipment as the backhoe and box blade

Using a mechanized trencher to excavate below ground lines for drainage, irrigation or conduit

Assist irrigation technician and/or chemical technician

Changing cups/tee markers

Mowing tees, approaches and collars

Mowing fairways

Mechanized triplex trim mowing

Sweeping roughs, fairways, etc.

Mowing roughs with rotary mower and tractor

Mowing greens with walking greens mower

Mowing lake banks, trap edges and other areas with fly mowers

Gathering debris: which includes limbs, leaves, small sticks, etc.

Using a weed eater to trim around trees, etc.

Repairing tee and fairway divots

Cleaning shop according to the designated schedule

Mechanical removal of weeds

Load or transport 50 lb. fertilizer or seed bags

Sod removal, sod laying, and grass sprigging

Top dress greens and tees

Trap raking (hand & mechanized)

Cart path edging

Repairing ball marks on greens

Performs related tasks as required

Fertilize, verti-cut and aerify greens, tees, fairways and roughs

Must be able to use heavy and/or specialized equipment with skill and safety

Must change cups accurately, at the proper consistent depth, using the cup setter, at a desired and proper location on the green.

Must ensure that all reels are cutting properly at all times

Must maintain and operate all equipment in safe, efficient manner

Must clean all equipment

Must wear uniforms properly

Must report any machine malfunction to golf course mechanic or supervisor

Assist in keeping a clean, safe shop and work environment

Frequently rechecks daily schedule

Must check fuel and oil levels before leaving shop

Must fuel equipment up at the end of each use

Must warm engines up for 1 minute prior to use and must throttle engine down for 1 minute prior to shut down

Must exercise proper etiquette around members and guest on the golf course

Must maintain an excellent job attendance record

Role model for Greenkeepers 1, 2 & 3

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of small work forces at times may be required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Playing knowledge of the game preferred but not required

Works on diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and reconstruction

Operates motorized equipment, trucks, gang mowers, tractor drawn mowers, dump trucks, front end loader/backhoes, mechanized trenchers, box blade, soil floating devises, sprigging machine, etc.

Familiar with understands company policy.

Education and/or Experience:

High School education required. Currently enrolled in a turf grass program.

Language:

English required. Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic mathematical abilities

Reasoning Ability:

Average to above average

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sample physical requirements might include:

Able to load or transport 50 lb fertilizer or seed bags

Able to walk for 2-4 hrs on normal days gathering debris

Must be able to use large and specialized equipment skillfully and safely

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sample work conditions might be:

Requires both indoor and outdoor work

Exposure to carbon monoxide fumes from various types of equipment

Exposure to extreme heat and humidity in the summer and cold weather in winter

Exposure to various insects and pesticides

Overtime work on a weekly basis and emergency basis

Exposure to a variety of grinding tools and machines and various types of tools and equipment needed to operate the repair shop

Frequent exposure to equipment raised in the air hoist

Exposure to flame by use of welding devices

Exposure to a variety of electrical outlets and wiring

Exposure to a variety of grease and oils on shop floors, equipment and tools

Potential exposure to hot hydraulic fluids

Subject to exposure from potentially damaging noise levels

Exposure to rain and lighting

Exposure to flying golf balls

Exposure to dirt, dust and/or grass clippings

Attendance, Appearance and Conduct:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Ocean Reef Club from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry and report deadlines, associate may be required to work varying schedules to meet the business needs of the Club and report deadlines.

Proper grooming is required by all associates and is described in detail in the Associates Handbook. Associates should review this policy and make sure that at all times they present themselves for shifts looking clean, neat and professional.

As a condition of employment, all associates agree to fully comply with Ocean Reef Club rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of Club facilities. Associates who violate Club rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. If you have any questions or doubts you should seek clarification from your supervisor.

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management must reserve the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, change is workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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