DoD Skillbridge Military Intern (Golf Course Maintenance)

TPC Deere Run is a par-71, 7,256-yard championship golf course open to the public located in the Quad Cities region of Silvis, Illinois and just over a two-hour drive from Chicago. Since 2000, TPC Deere Run has been the home of the PGA TOUR’s annual John Deere Classic. TPC Deere Run’s championship course was featured as one of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest, as well as ranked fifth in the state of Illinois by GolfWeek Magazine.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• The ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• 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 machinery after each use
• Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician or Equipment Technician
• Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II
• Be thoroughly trained for the procedures at each task prior to performing task
• Follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task 
• Be able to perform specific tasks relative to Equipment Operator I training including:
• 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
• 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