What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agronomy Intern position at Augusta National Golf Club?
The Agronomy Internship at Augusta National Golf Club provides a basic understanding of golf course maintenance operations and practices. The Agronomy Intern will develop their knowledge of agronomy and equipment operation while supporting the Agronomy Operations staff.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Assists in pesticide and fertilizer applications.
- Performs calibrations of spreader and sprayer units.
- Mows greens, approaches, collars, fairways, second cut, etc. with appropriate equipment in a safe and timely manner.
- Portrays an image which reflects positively on all Augusta National members, guests, patrons, and fellow employees.
- Administers Augusta National water management philosophy for summer and seasonal situations with regards to Bent grass, Perennial ryegrass, and various varieties of Bermuda grasses.
- Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment at all times.
- Operates, inspects, and cleans equipment in strict accordance with Augusta National operational and safety guidelines, report unsafe equipment or activities to appropriate supervisor.
- Identifies disease and pest issues using Augusta National resources and reports them to management.
- Assists in irrigation repair and maintenance.
- Physical demands are outlined immediately below.
Physical Demands
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
- Constantly required to use arms, hands, and fingers, to handle or lift items up to 50 pounds and/or drive a golf cart.
- Constantly required to stand and walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Proposes improvement ideas to the Agronomy Management team.
- Properly utilizes safety equipment provided by Augusta National.
- Works in a manner which does not disrupt the members and their guests.
- Performs all other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job.
Qualifications:
Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:
- Basic knowledge and operational experience of turf equipment
- Basic understanding of the fundamentals of golf course etiquette in a private atmosphere
Relative Experience/Education:
- Participant of an accredited Turfgrass Management program or related field
- Previous experience in landscaping or grounds keeping environment required
Required License(s):
- Possess a valid driver’s license and/or successfully completes the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program
Projected Work Schedule:
Normal work hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
