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Golf Maintenance Intern
Oneida Indian Nation/Turning Stone Casino
USD 18-18 / hour
Posted on Dec 4, 2025
Job Requirements
Work Experience
Benefits
Starting Pay Rate: $18 hourly
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Golf Course Maintenance Intern. This internship offers hands-on experience in all areas of golf course maintenance at one of the nation’s top golf and resort destinations, Turning Stone Resort. This internship provides a unique opportunity for interns to apply their knowledge while learning from industry professionals in a real-world setting.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in daily course setup and maintenance operations.
- Actively contribute to morning and afternoon planning meetings.
- Operate mowers, string trimmers, and other equipment to maintain golf course grounds, including greens, aprons, tees, and fairways.
- Perform turf syringing as needed.
- Calibrate and apply fertilizers to greens, tees, fairways, and rough.
- Assist with pesticide applications under the supervision of a certified applicator.
- Support tree and shrub care, including planting, pruning, and removal, as well as disease inspections.
- Inspect and make minor repairs to sprinkler systems.
- Operate hand-powered and large equipment, such as tractors and mowers, while adhering to safety standards.
- Maintain fuel and fluid levels for all equipment, perform basic preventative maintenance, and report equipment issues to the Mechanical Technician.
- Ensure all equipment is properly stored at the maintenance facility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Turf Management or related program.
- Previous golf course experience is preferred but not required.
- Basic knowledge of chemical application and calibration processes.
- Previous irrigation experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with large mowers and hand-powered equipment.
- Understanding of golf rules and strategies is beneficial.
- Strong desire to advance in the turf management industry.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and early mornings.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Benefits
Educational Focus:
Turf grass Management:
Learn about turf types, their growth cycles, and best practices for maintaining healthy turf through mowing, syringing, and fertilization.
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Understand turf stress factors and how to mitigate them, such as through proper irrigation and pesticide use.
Chemical Application & Calibration:
Gain hands-on experience with calibrating and applying fertilizers and pesticides.
Learn safety protocols for handling and applying chemicals under the supervision of a certified applicator.
Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
Develop skills in operating a variety of landscaping and turf maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, and string trimmers.
Learn basic equipment maintenance procedures, including fluid checks, cleaning, and reporting repairs.
Golf Course Ecology & Sustainability:
Experience the ecological aspects of golf course management, focusing on sustainable practices for maintaining turf and landscapes.
Understand the environmental impact of turf management and how to balance high-quality playability with eco-friendly practices.
What you’ll Gain:
A well-rounded blend of technical skills, hands-on experience, and industry knowledge that will be valuable for your future career.