Assistant in Training

Job Title: Assistant-in-Training

Location: Pittsburgh Field Club — Pittsburgh, PA Employment: Full-time, year-round (peak-season weekends/early mornings required)

About the Role

Pittsburgh Field Club seeks a motivated Assistant-in-Training (AIT) to join our grounds team on a development path toward Assistant Superintendent. This role provides hands-on agronomic experience, leadership training, and exposure to all facets of high-end golf course maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily course setup: mow/roll greens, set cups/tees, rake bunkers, detail surrounds.
• Cultural practices: topdressing, aerification, verticutting, overseeding, sod/seed repairs.
• Irrigation: hand-watering, moisture management, basic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Applications: assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications; calibration and recordkeeping.
• Equipment: safe operation of walk/ride units; daily inspection, cleaning, and reporting.
• Projects: drainage installs, bunker edging, cart path and landscape improvements.
• Leadership: help train/lead seasonal staff; support preparation and execution for daily championship conditions.
• Safety & compliance: follow PPE, chemical handling, and environmental protocols.
• Snow removal in winter months