About the Role
Job Title: Greenskeeper Intern, Golf Course Maintenance
Job Pay Rate: $20.60 /per hour.
Job Summary:
The Broadmoor is committed to creating a culture of family and community while simultaneously providing a genuine, unforgettable experience for our guests and team. This role will play a key part in continuing to uphold our reputation and providing exceptional service to our guests.
As a member of the Golf Maintenance Department, you will responsible for general maintenance and conditioning of assigned golf course.
Our employees represent The Broadmoor brand and are Ambassadors of our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Standards. Learn more about The Broadmoor here.
What you will be doing:
• Rake bunkers by hand or operate mechanical rake
• Perform jobs as trained by supervisor and in a safe manner
• Assist with chemical management (fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators): application scheduling; inventory control; IPM program implementation; and equipment calibration
• Assist with management functions: Personnel (issuance of daily work schedules and leadership)
• Assist with golf course management practices: greens/tees/fairways (mowing, core cultivation, other cultural practices) and course and tournament setup (cup and tee marker placements, course marking)
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance: grinding/lapping reels
• Assist with irrigation functions: drainage programming, installation, repair, system maintenance, and spot watering
• Assist with golf course special projects
• Assist in landscaping: tree pruning and planting; annual and perennial planting; and design
• Operate string trimmer or rotary mower to mow trim areas.
• Perform all mowing exercises including greens, approaches, tees, fairways land roughs.
• Uphold and abide by all Broadmoor policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Other duties as assigned
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
What we are looking for:
• Enrolled at a university/college majoring in horticulture, agronomy, or other turf/grass related field; or practicing under the supervision of the course superintendent for a specified length of time following graduation to gain experience for professional growth.
• Occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) with a work environment that may be indoors and outdoors at times
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities*
Don’t meet all the qualifications/required skills? If you are committed to joining a team that provides world-class service, we encourage you to still apply. At The Broadmoor, we are looking for exceptional team members who are willing to learn, grow and deliver 5-star service to our guests.
Why Choose The Broadmoor (Benefits)
Working at The Broadmoor is more than just a job. The Broadmoor invests in our employees by offering comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities to grow professionally. By joining our family, you will work with, and learn from, a diverse team of world-class professionals at the longest running Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort in the world.
• Benefits – Employees are offered expansive benefits including Health & Dental, 401k, local discounts. Please click here for a comprehensive list of benefits.
• Career Development – We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career.
Your application will not be penalized for redacting or removing any age- identifying information such as your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
This posting is expected to close by the date listed at the top of the page. We encourage applicants to apply early for full consideration. If necessary, this posting will remain open until filled.