Assistant In Training

Discovery Land Company•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do! This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is seeking an Assistant In Training to join the Golf Course Maintenance Department. The Assistant In Training position will serve a crucial role in the successful grow in and grand opening of Maverick Golf and Ranch Club. This role is unique in nature, as it will require the individual to assist with golf course construction, grow-in, and maintenance of Discovery Land Company's newest premier property. As an AIT, you will have the opportunity to be involved in all agronomic practices, high level planning discussions, construction projects, and staff coordination/management. We aim to prepare aspiring turf professionals for the next level through field training and in dept conversations regarding agronomic fundamentals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or certificate in turfgrass management, or desire to obtain.
Minimum of 2 year of experience in golf course maintenance.
Ability to perform most daily maintenance tasks and cultural practices.
Authorized to work in the United States
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Long hours may be required due to golf course grow in demands.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize work in an extremely fast paced environment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Responsibilities

Assists in performing and managing all aspects of golf course maintenance, including mowing, fertilization, pest control, irrigation, and cultural practices.
Create an environment of professionalism, respect, timeliness, and accountability among the maintenance team.
Oversees and executes any and all operations necessary for golf course grow in.
Calibrates fertilizer spreaders and sprayers, ensuring accurate output of all products.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized jobsite.
Assists and oversees preplant fertilizer applications to all turfgrass areas.
Assists and oversees putting green seeding/sprigging and establishment
Oversees grassing of all other playing surfaces.
Aids in keeping accurate schedules and records of all maintenance completed on course, including detailed records of all pesticide applications.