Golf Course Technician / Snow Plow Truck Driver
Year-Around Full time benefits
The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for an experienced Golf Course Technician at the beautiful Village Green Golf Course!
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 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.
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.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED; Associates/Technical degree preferred
- One year experience in turf maintenance, or irrigation systems or related field
- Valid drivers license
- 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!
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has at least 12-months of experience working on a golf course performing golf course maintenance work.
Enjoy the following perks while working for the City of Moorhead:
- 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
- And, so much more
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. Visit our benefit page for additional information.
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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