Seasonal Turf Technician

Anoka County; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Anoka County in Minnesota is seeking a Seasonal Turf Technician to maintain the golf course, including mowing, sod laying, and seeding. This on-site, seasonal role supports the Chomonix Golf Course and requires flexibility for weekend and holiday hours.

Starting pay ranges from $14.00 to $16.64 per hour, with advancement opportunities and safety-focused work. Applicants must be at least 16, pass a background check, and be able to work 25–40 hours per week with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must successfully pass criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily golf course maintenance including mowing, laying sod, preparing new turf, and seeding.
• Mow golf course using rotary mowers.
• Perform sand trap, tree, and vegetation maintenance.
• Assist with irrigation landscape repair, fertilizer applications, and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Skills

General mechanical knowledge

Golf course experience

Understanding of golf basics

CPR/AED/First Aid certifications

Job description

Hiring range: $14.00 to $16.64 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!

Position Description

The Anoka County Parks mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for Seasonal Turf Technician who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include performing daily golf course maintenance including mowing the course, laying sod as appropriate, preparing new turf, and seeding the lawn. Mow golf course utilizing rotary mowers.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $14.00 to $16.64 per hour.
• Professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Chomonix Golf Course, located at 700 Aqua Ln, Lino Lakes, MN 55014.
• Expected work hours are varied, including weekends and holidays for 25-40 hours per week. This may include extended hours on weekends and holidays as needed.
• The work schedule is primarily 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Scheduled weekends are required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Turf Technician.

• Perform daily golf course maintenance including mowing the course, laying sod as appropriate, preparing new turf, and seeding the lawn.
• Mow golf course utilizing rotary mowers.
• Perform sand trap, basic tree, and vegetation maintenance.
• Assist with irrigation landscape repair, fertilizer applications, special projects, and other general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure proper care and safety in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies and communicate any needs or problems.
• Promote continuous improvement of safety and environmental practices.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must successfully pass criminal history background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• General mechanical knowledge.
• Previous golf course work experience.
• Basic understanding of the game of golf.
• Obtain or maintain American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various park maintenance equipment depending on assignment.
• Park maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, shovels, sledgehammer, post hole diggers, weed whips, ladders, wheelbarrows, various light and heavy equipment, chemicals, personal protective equipment, and weather appropriate gear.
• Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, UTV's, and boats.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affimative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affimative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO