Golf Course Technician

City Of Moorhead • Moorhead, MN

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About The Position

The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for a Golf Course Technician at the beautiful Village Green Golf Course in the Public Works Department. This semi-skilled position performs intermediate work supervising and participating in preparing and maintaining the public golf course and related facilities, preparing and maintaining records and files and operates snow plowing and ice control equipment during winter months, and related work as required. This position exercises general supervision over assigned staff. HIRING RANGE: $27.21 to $28.29 ($56,607 - $58,862). Full range goes to $38.29 ($79,725) Receive an annual pay increase on your anniversary date each year + receive a 6% increase in January of 2026 and 6% increase in January 2027 per the Union contract. HOURS: Generally Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30 during golf season with rotating weekends. Winter hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm with earlier starts for snow events. Year-around shared position working spring through fall at the Golf Course approximately 8 months and approximately 4 months in the winter in the Streets Division.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; Associates/Technical degree preferred
• One year experience in turf maintenance, or irrigation systems or related field
• Minnesota Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 3 months of hire (training provided)
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within 6 months of hire. We provide the training!
• thorough knowledge of golf course maintenance principles, methods, materials and practices
• thorough knowledge of golf course equipment operation, maintenance and repair manuals
• ability to read and understand technical documents such as engineering and architectural drawings, electrical and mechanical diagrams and irrigation maps
• ability to train and supervise the work of staff
• ability to maintain accurate records
• skill in operating of golf course equipment
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, course guests, and the general public

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Positive, friendly and team-oriented culture
• Comprehensive benefits and pay
• Flexibility to support work-life balance
• On-going training and career development
• Ability to make a difference in our community
• The city provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, flex spending plan, HSA, generous paid time off plans, including ESST and 11 paid holidays, MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension, deferred compensation plan, continuing education and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED