Job Title: Greenskeeper Intern
Job Department: Golf Course Maintenance
Job Pay Rate: $20.66 / hour
Job Summary:
As a “Golf Course Maintenance” Greenskeeper Intern, you will assist in maintaining The Broadmoor Golf Club's world-renowned championship golf courses to the highest standards of playability, presentation, and turf health. Working under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and Grounds Management team, you will gain hands-on experience in golf course maintenance and turfgrass management while contributing to the daily preparation of courses that have hosted prestigious events such as the U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open, and PGA Cup Matches. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to learn advanced agronomic practices in a luxury resort environment while helping preserve The Broadmoor's reputation as one of the premier golf destinations in the world. Learn more about Broadmoor here.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include following. Other duties may be assigned:
Mow fairways and roughs to designated heights and championship standards while exercising care to protect turf health, landscaping, and surrounding course features.
Operate string trimmers, rotary mowers, and other turf maintenance equipment to maintain clean, detailed playing surfaces and landscaped areas.
Maintain bunkers through hand-raking or operation of mechanical bunker rakes to ensure consistent playability and presentation.
Assist with daily golf course setup, including changing hole locations, positioning tee markers, installing course signage, and preparing the course for members and guest play.
Perform assigned maintenance tasks safely and efficiently under the direction of supervisors while adhering to departmental procedures and industry best practices.
Participate in specialized turfgrass cultural practices, including aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and other agronomic programs designed to promote healthy playing conditions.
Maintain assigned equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition by performing routine inspections and reporting maintenance needs.
Hand-water and syringe greens, tees, and other turf areas as necessary to maintain optimal moisture levels and turf quality.
Assist with pruning, trimming, and maintaining trees, shrubs, ornamental plantings, and natural landscape areas throughout the property.
Perform sod installation, seeding, and turf repair projects to enhance course conditions and recover damaged areas.
Support landscape enhancement, drainage improvement, needle bed maintenance, and other golf course improvement projects.
Remove debris and maintain course cleanliness through the use of blowers, hand rakes, and other ground maintenance equipment.
Monitor course conditions and identify areas experiencing drought stress, excess moisture, drainage concerns, disease pressure, or other turf-related issues.
Recognize and report turfgrass pests, weeds, insects, and plant health concerns to assist in maintaining superior course conditions.
Gain hands-on experience in turfgrass management, golf course operations, irrigation practices, and agronomic principles under the guidance of Golf Course Maintenance leadership.
Contribute to The Broadmoor Golf Club's commitment to delivering world-class playing conditions and preserving the reputation of its internationally acclaimed championship golf courses.
Ensure complete compliance with The Broadmoor guidelines, operational procedures, safety policies, and institutional standards for excellence (Forbes Travel Guide and AAA Five-Diamond).
Maintain a willingness to learn about The Broadmoor’s history, estate grounds, wilderness properties, culinary offerings, and retail outlets.
Execute additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Performs 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…