Golf Technician I

Job Summary
This first level operations technician performs skilled and semi-skilled golf course maintenance, repair, and construction activities to maintain safe, healthy, playable, and visually appealing course conditions. Applying working knowledge of turfgrass management, horticulture, irrigation systems, equipment operation, and maintenance practices, the position maintains golf course grounds, operates and services equipment, troubleshoots routine irrigation and facility issues, and supports agronomic practices and course improvement projects. The work involves varied physical and technical tasks requiring the ability to follow established procedures, recognize maintenance needs, prioritize assigned work, and resolve routine problems while referring complex issues to supervisory staff. Works under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent and Golf Course Superintendent and collaborates with maintenance staff, golf operations, other City personnel, contractors, and the public to support efficient and reliable golf course operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, landscaped areas, and other course features to maintain safe, healthy, playable, and visually appealing conditions.
• Performs routine agronomic and horticultural tasks, including mowing, cultivation, fertilization, planting, pruning, and integrated pest management, to support turf health and landscape quality.
• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs irrigation components; identifies system deficiencies; and supports efficient water use through routine troubleshooting and adjustments.
• Safely operates, inspects, cleans, and performs routine maintenance and repairs on golf course equipment, vehicles, and power tools to support reliable operations and minimize downtime.
• Performs routine maintenance, repairs, and construction tasks involving golf course infrastructure, drainage, cart paths, concrete, and other course features to maintain safe and functional facilities.
• Supports golf course renovation, construction, and improvement projects by preparing work areas, operating equipment, handling materials, and completing assigned tasks to established specifications.
• Performs seasonal maintenance activities, including course preparation, snow removal, and other weather-related work, and adjusts work schedules as needed to support golf course operations.
• Follows established safety procedures, equipment operating standards, and environmental requirements when handling materials, using chemicals, operating equipment, and completing maintenance activities; identifies and reports hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Coordinates assigned work with golf course maintenance staff, supervisors, golf operations, contractors, and other City personnel to support daily priorities, special projects, and consistent course conditions.
• Works a flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional adjusted hours based on seasonal and operational needs.

This job description is a living document and may not be all-inclusive; employees are responsible for other duties as assigned.