Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

The City of Grand Rapids is hiring a full-time Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.  Under the general direction of the Director of Golf and Golf Course Superintendent.  The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent performs difficult semiskilled work in the maintenance and operation of golf course buildings, grounds, vehicles and mechanical equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Continuous supervision is exercised over all personnel within the team.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: 

• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric and air-driven tools.
• Tests, services and repairs vehicle and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
• Cuts and weld metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work.
• Changes and repairs tires and tubes.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment.
• Assists in the training and/or supervision of lower level employees.
• Mows and maintains fairways, greens, tee areas, rough, and open space areas; moves weeds; cleans and maintains said traps and other course elements; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads. 
• Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of drinking areas and restrooms.
• Performs routine maintenance on turf and power equipment.
• Plants turf, trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of golf course.
• Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
• Performs custodial work such as required and assigned; including change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize outdoor restrooms and replenish supplies; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs. 
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises. 
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various programs and tournaments, prepares facilities for program use.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Oversees and assists in the maintenance of irrigation systems and the repair and installation of irrigation lines and heads.
• Perform other duties as appropriate or assigned.

Please see job description for additional job duties, and other skills required for the position.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Required: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency sets required to complete the essential functions at a satisfactory level.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience working in golf course or irrigation maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Minnesota driver’s license with no suspensions or revocations within the past five (5) years or have the ability to obtain upon hire.  Safety sensitive position subject to random drug, alcohol, and cannabis testing. 

• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to life heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; ability to understand, follow and transmit written and verbal instructions.  Ability to accomplish physical demands of the job.
• Ability to assist in the maintenance and operation of an automated irrigation system. 

2026 Salary Range:   $21.23 to $28.38 per hour.  This position is classified as Grade 5.  This position is a full-time exempt position. 

Summary of Benefits:   100% employer paid premium for health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance for single or family plan, PERA Pension, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement.

Application Process:  Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a City of Grand Rapids employment application to Chery Pierzina, Human Resources Officer at cpierzina@grandrapidsmn.gov.  The application deadline is Friday, January 30, 2026, at noon.  

Employment is contingent upon City Council appointment and satisfactory results of a background check, and drug testing. 

City of Grand Rapids - Human Resources
420 North Pokegama Avenue                                 
Grand Rapids, MN  55744-2662
www.cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
(218) 326-7606 phone

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.