Golf Course Maintenance Technician

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Supports daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and landscaped areas to ensure consistent course playability and appearance.
• Operates mowers, utility vehicles, sand trap rakes, line trimmers, blowers, and other turf care equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs routine equipment care including lubrication, fluid checks, filter changes, and minor adjustments to keep machinery in reliable working condition.
• Replace simple wear items such as belts, hoses, trimmer line, and chainsaw chains to support uninterrupted operations.
• Loads, unloads, and organizes tools, materials, and equipment needed for daily assignments or transport.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe maintenance shop and equipment storage areas.
• Performs general labor tasks including raking, shoveling, debris removal, bunker maintenance, and other physical work essential to course upkeep.
• Communicate effectively to supervisors’ maintenance activities, equipment servicing, and repairs as necessary.
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or hazards to supervisory staff.
• Participates in staff meetings, safety briefings, and in service training sessions.
• Assists in training seasonal or part time staff on basic equipment checks, lubrication, and safe operation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or over.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and in environments with dust, noise, and active equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 75 pounds, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in physically demanding positions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn minor equipment care and simple repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to operate course vehicles and equipment after training.
• Possesses a Certified Spray Applicator license or has the ability to obtain a Registered Technicians Certification under the Golf Course Superintendent within the first year of employment. (employer funded training and certification).
• Required to wear the approved uniform in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.