Golf Course Technician

City of Moorhead; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Golf Course Technician, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of the golf course. This year-round position offers a dynamic work environment, overseeing seasonal staff and operating essential maintenance equipment. With opportunities for ongoing training and community engagement, you will contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture while ensuring an exceptional experience for all visitors. If you're passionate about outdoor work and dedicated to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Positive, team-oriented culture

Comprehensive benefits and pay

Work-life balance support

Ongoing training and career development

Community impact opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in turf maintenance or related field.
• Minnesota Certified Pesticide Applicator License required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise seasonal employees and assign duties.
• Operate and maintain golf course equipment and irrigation systems.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.

Skills

Golf Course Maintenance

Irrigation Systems

Equipment Operation

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates/Technical Degree

Tools

Mowers

Utility Carts

Tractors

Sprayers

Job description

The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for a Golf Course Technician at the Meadows Golf Course in the Public Works Department. This semi-skilled position involves supervising and participating in maintaining the golf course and related facilities, preparing records, operating snow plowing and ice control equipment during winter, and other related duties. The role exercises general supervision over assigned staff.

HOURS: Generally Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm during golf season with rotating weekends. Winter hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, with earlier starts for snow events. The position is year-round, working spring through fall at the Golf Course for approximately 8 months and about 4 months in the Streets Division during winter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assigns duties and oversees work of seasonal employees
• Operates golf course maintenance equipment such as mowers, utility carts, tractor, sprayer, etc.
• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides; maintains chemical records
• Maintains irrigation systems
• Repairs turf maintenance equipment
• Installs irrigation systems and drainage fields
• Observes course usage
• Prepares and maintains records, files, and reports
• Operates snow plowing and ice control equipment in winter
• Assists with street maintenance as required
• Performs other duties as requested
• Attendance at off-site courses/trainings/seminars may be required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED; Associates/Technical degree preferred
• One year experience in turf maintenance, irrigation, or related field

Training, Certificates, and Licenses

• Minnesota Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 3 months of hire (training provided)
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within 6 months of hire (training provided)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

The technician should have thorough knowledge of golf course maintenance principles, equipment operation, and repair manuals; ability to read technical documents; supervise staff; maintain accurate records; operate golf course equipment; and establish effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS

This work involves exerting force, walking, standing, using hands, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and occasional climbing, kneeling, or crouching. It requires good vision, communication skills, and the ability to analyze data and operate machinery. Exposure to outdoor weather, chemicals, fumes, vibration, and noise is possible.

Perks include:

• Positive, team-oriented culture
• Comprehensive benefits and pay
• Work-life balance support
• Ongoing training and career development
• Community impact opportunities

The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer located in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan region.