Seasonal Turf Technician (Chomonix Golf Course)

Hiring range: $14.50 to $17.50 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Position Description The Anoka County Parks mission is as a department of Anoka County, our mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for Seasonal Turf Technician who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include performing daily golf course maintenance including mowing the course, laying sod as appropriate, preparing new turf, and seeding the lawn. Mow golf course utilizing rotary mowers. This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $14.50 to $17.50 per hour. Professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at Chomonix Golf Course, located at 700 Aqua Ln, Lino lakes, MN 55014. Expected work hours are varied including weekends and holidays, for 25-40 hours per week. This may include extended hours on weekends and holidays as required. The work schedule is primarily 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Scheduled weekends are required. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Turf Technician. Perform daily golf course maintenance including mowing the course, laying sod as appropriate, preparing new turf, and seeding the lawn. Mow golf course utilizing rotary mowers. Perform sand trap, basic tree, and vegetation maintenance. Assist with irrigation landscape repair, fertilizer applications, special projects, and other general maintenance tasks. Ensure proper care and safety in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies and communicate any needs or problems. Promote continuous improvement of safety and environmental practices. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Must be at least 16 years of age by date of application. Must successfully pass criminal history background check. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed General mechanical knowledge. Previous golf course work experience. Basic understanding of the game of golf. Obtain or maintain American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment. Vision abi