As a key member of the Pikewood National Golf Club maintenance team, the Summer Intern works directly with the Assistants-in-Training, Assistant Superintendents and Golf Course Superintendent and assists with the day-to-day maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including but not limited to the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance complex.  The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who is looking to eventually become a Golf Course Superintendent.  This candidate should be a self-starter who takes pride in his/her work ethic and values the importance of being a team player.  This position will expose the candidate to a wide variety of turf practices.  The Pikewood Turf Crew understands the importance of sound agronomic practices.

Pikewood National Golf Club strives to become better and better each day and we would love for your positive attitude and strong work ethic to be apart of our team!

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Seeking candidates that can work anywhere from a 3 month to 9 month internship

Position Responsibilities:

• Daily mowing of all playing surfaces with walk-behind units and riding units
• Proper water management (hand watering, etc.)
• Fertilizer and chemical applications (proper calibration and techniques)
• Proper course set up (daily hole and tee locations and detail work)
• Cultural practices (topdressing, aerification, etc.)
• Irrigation maintenance (irrigation head fixes, pipe repairs, locating/troubleshooting wiring issues)
• Learning how to manage according to the weather
• Communicate well with the crew, management and members
• Carry oneself with professionalism in both appearance and demeanor
• Understand the importance of networking, career preparation, and record keeping

Working Conditions:

• .The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• They will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climb.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards.
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays