Maintenance Assistant-in-Training

Golf Course

October 30 2026 - until filled (Position begins 1/1/2027)

The Golf Course Maintenance Assistant-in-Training (AIT) at Chambers County Golf Course supports daily agronomic operations equipment operation and course setup while gaining hands-on experience with a 9-hole renovation project including active participation in the grow-in process.

The Assistant-in-Training position is a hands-on developmental role designed for individuals pursuing a career in turfgrass management. Reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent the developmental role will focus on learning agronomic practices developing management skills required to direct the maintenance crew to execute agronomic programs maintaining excellent playing surfaces while gaining an understanding of the technical aspects of running the golf course maintenance operations.

This role offers a unique professional development opportunity as the AIT will have a front row seat to the redesign and construction of the back 9. In addition the AIT will be fully engaged in the daily grow-in process of the back 9 with the goal of re-opening in the Fall of 2027.

• Daily Course Setup: Perform daily setup tasks including changing cup locations moving tee markers; and maintaining bunkers.
• Turf Care & Agronomy: Mow greens tees fairways and roughs to precise height for cut specifications. Assist with fertilizer and pesticide calibration and application top-dressing greens seeding and monitoring turf health for disease or pest damage.
• Irrigation Management: Operates monitors and repairs automated irrigation systems including head adjustments and line leak repairs. Monitor moisture levels and assist with hand-watering when needed.
• Chemical Applications: Assist in mixing and applying fertilizers and pesticides under the direct supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent while learning safety recordkeeping.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Safely operates specialized turf equipment (mowers tractors utility vehicles) and performs daily post-use cleaning fueling and basic preventive maintenance.
• Staff Leadership: Helps supervise train and direct seasonal or hourly maintenance staff under the guidance of the Golf Course Superintendent.

• Back 9 Reconstruction & Redesign: Be a part of seeing the day-to-day back 9 renovation including the construction of new tees fairways green surrounds and USGA-specification greens.
• Daily Course Operations (Front 9): Mow and maintain existing greens tees fairways and roughs; change hole locations; move tee markers; and rake/edge bunkers
• Turf Care & Agronomy: Assist with chemical and fertilizer calibration and application for two specific turf types/areas reviewing for diseases weeds or pests.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate specialized turf equipment (mowers tractors utility vehicles).

• Gain hands-on exposure to agronomic principles to maintain a golf course daily water management day-to-day crew scheduling chemical/fertilizer applications to develop playable surfaces and an understanding of leadership skills to manage an 18-hole golf course.
• Opportunity to build foundational skills for advancement to Assistant Superintendent or higher turf management roles.

Apply at:
Chambers County Human Resources Department
404 Washington Ave
P.O. Box 590
Anahuac Texas 77514