DoD Skillbridge Military Intern (Golf Course Maintenance)
TPC Network, Norton, MA, United States
TPC Boston Golf Course Maintenance Intern
TPC Boston is a private par-72, 7,241-yard golf course located in Norton, MA. Originally designed by the legendary player/designer Arnold Palmer, TPC Boston's award-winning layout was redesigned in 2007 by Gil Hanse. The golf course is crafted to fit seamlessly into the natural New England landscape and excels in the areas of resource conservation, water quality management, integrated pest management, wildlife/habitat management and education/outreach.
Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!
We are currently seeking military interns through DoD Skillbridge program to support our Golf Course maintenance operations team in order to perform specific tasks to maintain our golf course grounds. The following positions are where the intern opportunities exist.
Equipment Manager
Equipment Technician
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Irrigation Foreman
Application Foreman
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent education
The ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery
MUST be a transitioning service member
Responsibilities/Duties
Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations or Assistant Golf Course Superintendents
Be thoroughly trained for the procedures for each task prior to performing the task
Follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task
Be able to perform specific tasks relative to training to include:
Line trim trees, shrubs, posts, etc.
Edge cart paths, sprinkler heads, bunkers, etc.
Ball mark repair
Divot filling
Sod laying
Utility vehicle operations
Blower operations
Hand raking bunkers
Walk top dress equipment operation
Backhoe operation
Miscellaneous hand tool operations
Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine
Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe
Clean golf course machinery after each use
Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician or Equipment Technician
Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
Special projects or other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
Travel is not expected for this position
Work Schedule Expectations
This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
TPC Boston is a private par-72, 7,241-yard golf course located in Norton, MA. Originally designed by the legendary player/designer Arnold Palmer, TPC Boston's award-winning layout was redesigned in 2007 by Gil Hanse. The golf course is crafted to fit seamlessly into the natural New England landscape and excels in the areas of resource conservation, water quality management, integrated pest management, wildlife/habitat management and education/outreach.
Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!
We are currently seeking military interns through DoD Skillbridge program to support our Golf Course maintenance operations team in order to perform specific tasks to maintain our golf course grounds. The following positions are where the intern opportunities exist.
Equipment Manager
Equipment Technician
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Irrigation Foreman
Application Foreman
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent education
The ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery
MUST be a transitioning service member
Responsibilities/Duties
Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations or Assistant Golf Course Superintendents
Be thoroughly trained for the procedures for each task prior to performing the task
Follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task
Be able to perform specific tasks relative to training to include:
Line trim trees, shrubs, posts, etc.
Edge cart paths, sprinkler heads, bunkers, etc.
Ball mark repair
Divot filling
Sod laying
Utility vehicle operations
Blower operations
Hand raking bunkers
Walk top dress equipment operation
Backhoe operation
Miscellaneous hand tool operations
Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine
Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe
Clean golf course machinery after each use
Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician or Equipment Technician
Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
Special projects or other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
Travel is not expected for this position
Work Schedule Expectations
This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities