What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Maintenance: Turf Intern position at Madden's on Gull Lake?
Madden's is an award-winning resort, located on more than 1,000 acres, that anticipates the wishes and desires of vacationers and offers them fantastic golf, upscale dining, lakeside spa, tennis, activity programs for children, biking, shopping, and art gallery with painting classes and almost every kind of on-the-water recreation possible in Minnesota, including fishing. Madden’s has distinguished itself by an emphasis on gracious hospitality, quality, and diversity. Our philosophy is simply to provide the best that Minnesota has to offer. Madden’s is currently seeking a full-time seasonal Turf Intern. This role works directly with our golf course maintenance staff to assist and learn how to implement sustainable maintenance practices and achieve high-end turfgrass conditions.
Qualifications:- Willing to learn how to calibrate chemical sprayers and fertilizer spreaders as required for proper application.
- Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation system components.
- Participate in routine irrigation inspections and troubleshooting.
- Observe and assist with pump station and satellite maintenance.
- Monitor turf moisture conditions and assist with hand watering.
- Gain understanding of water management strategies and conservation practices.
- Assist in calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides under supervision.
- Learn proper pesticide handling, storage, mixing, and disposal procedures.
- Verify application rates and review label requirements.
- Maintain accurate application records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Opportunity to pursue Pesticide Applicator License as part of professional development.
- Participate in aerification, topdressing, Verti cutting, overseeding, and other cultural practices.
- Assist in evaluating turf health, disease pressure, and stress indicators.
- Learn agronomic decision-making processes from supervisory staff.
- Receive training in safe operation of maintenance equipment.
- Assist mechanics with routine maintenance tasks as appropriate.
- Develop understanding of equipment safety protocols.
Skills and Abilities:
- Pesticide and fertilizer applications
- Hand watering
- Record keeping
- Topdressing
- Irrigation programming, maintenance, and repair
- Both small and large equipment operations
- Work with assistant superintendents to lead morning crew meetings, fill out job board, and other meetings such as safety and demonstrations
- Lead small project-based groups from start to finish
- Able to run a weekend crew
Education/Experience:
Currently enrolled in/interested in/recently graduated from a certificate, associates, or bachelor’s degree program in Turfgrass or related agronomy-based field. Valid Driver’s License.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not require any supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in multiple outlets and facilities.
Physical Demands:
Primarily stationary such as sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to stand, walk, talk/hear, both in person and by telephone, occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50-pound boxes and items sometimes repeatedly.
Expected Hours of Work:
Variable work schedule with weekends included.
Travel:
Less than 10% travel required.
Salary : $17 - $18