Job Alert: Golf Course Technician / Snow Plow Truck Driver
We’re excited to keep you informed about new opportunities to join our team and make a difference in our community. The following position has just opened.
Golf Course Technician / Snow Plow Truck Driver (Year around)
Status: Full-time, non-exempt
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 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.
Closing: Open until filled
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of the Golf Course Technician include but are not limited to the following major duties performed. Duties are listed from most to least important.
- 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform the Golf Course Technician successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training required.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; Associates/Technical degree preferred
- One year experience in turf maintenance, or irrigation systems or related field
- Valid drivers license
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has at least 12-months of experience working on a golf course performing golf course maintenance work.
Training, Certificates, and Licenses
- Minnesota Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 3 months of hire (training provided)
- Valid driver's license
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within 6 months of hire. We provide the training!
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
The Golf Course Technician requires 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.
The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead
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City of Moorhead
Human Resources Department
403 Center Avenue
Moorhead MN 56560
Email: humanresources@moorheadmn.gov
Website: Moorheadmn.gov/jobs