Golf Course Technician / Snow Plow Truck Driver

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; Associates/Technical degree preferred
• One year experience in turf maintenance, or irrigation systems or related field
• Valid driver's license
• Minnesota Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 3 months of hire (training provided)
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has at least 12 months of experience working on a golf course performing golf course maintenance work.

Skills

• 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 golf course equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, course guests, and the general public

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
• 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

Pay

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.

Schedule

Generally Monday‑Friday 6:00 am‑2:30 pm during golf season with rotating weekends. Winter hours are Monday‑Friday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm 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.