We train our Maintenance Team in many facets of golf course operations. Annual training sessions are conducted for a variety of industry topics: agronomics, tree care, equipment maintenance, equipment operation, and most importantly, safety. In 2015, the Team participated in these training sessions totaling 490 hours. This training is provided by the Tree Care Industry Association, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association, University of Michigan Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, and The Toro Company.
In addition to these training sessions, we utilize the Job Instruction Technique (JIT). The goal of using the JIT method, is to make each employee comfortable and safe using the equipment to perform with quality results. Our Team of Greenskeepers, Clint Kutzley, Katharine Stewart, Matt Weiland, and Ghansha St. Amie, do an excellent job utilizing the JIT instruction.
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| The Team is provided invaluable annual safety training by U of M OSEH Dept.'s Brett Goecke. |
