Assistant in Training

The Los Angeles Country Club; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles Country Club is hiring an Assistant in Training for the Golf Courses Maintenance Team. This role entails maintenance and care of the golf courses, working closely with the Director and Superintendents to enhance skills for career advancement in the golf industry.

The candidate should be in pursuit of higher education in turf management and have knowledge of chemicals and fertilizers. A valid driver's license and computer skills are also necessary.

Qualifications

• Completed or in the process of higher education in turf management or related field.
• Ability to read and understand general business and technical publications.
• Entry level computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for course set up; cutting hole locations and setting tee markers.
• Involved with the application of herbicides, fungicides, and other chemicals.
• Assist in routine maintenance work such as walk mowing and trimming.

Skills

Proper use of various chemicals and fertilizers

Ability to operate golf carts and mowers

Self-improvement and education interest

Education

High school graduate, ongoing education in turf management

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Application equipment for chemicals

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Los Angeles Country Club - Los Angeles, CA 90024 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Position Summary

As a vital role to the Golf Courses Maintenance Team, an Assistant in Training is responsible for the maintenance and care of the golf courses and grounds working directly with the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds, Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents. This is a transitional position to provide guidance for an individual’s growth and promotion in the golf course industry.

Position Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for course set up; cutting hole locations, setting tee markers, emptying trash cans, detail work
• Involved with the application of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, or other chemical applications on the golf course
• Fertilizer applications using various types of application equipment
• Irrigation repair and maintenance
• Implementation of daily water requirements through hand watering and overhead irrigation to warm and cool season grasses
• Assist in routine maintenance work such as walk mowing, bunkers, trimming
• Show a strong interest in self-improvement by joining professional organizations as well as participating in continuing education or training opportunities such as seminars, workshops and trade shows in order to maintain knowledge of the profession

Qualifications

• Have completed or in the process of higher education in turf management or related field
• Knowledge of the proper use of various chemicals, fertilizers, soil conditioners, etc…
• Ability to read and understand general business publications, professional publications, technical reports, and government regulations
• Ability to operate golf carts, mowers, and heavy equipment
• Ability to obtain a CA state pesticide applicators license
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Entry level computer skills

Education

High school graduate in the process of obtaining a certificate or degree in turf management or related field