Golf Course Maintenance Technician
About the Town of Mooresville: As one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!
Why Join the Town of Mooresville: We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:
- 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
- Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
- Town-paid life insurance at 1.5 annual salary
- Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
- Wellness Incentive Program, with a discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
- Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
- Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
- Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
- Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
- Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee's immediate family
- On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
- Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!
About the Role: The Golf Course Maintenance Technician performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and upkeep of the Town's golf course. This position is responsible for maintaining high-quality playing conditions through mowing, landscaping, turf maintenance, equipment operation, and general grounds maintenance. Employees work as part of a team to ensure the golf course is safe, attractive, and prepared for daily play, tournaments, and special events.
Work involves operating specialized turf equipment, performing routine equipment maintenance, and assisting with pesticide applications under the supervision of a licensed employee. Employees work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and are required to work rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed. Work is performed under the daily supervision of the Golf Crew Leader and evaluated through observation, quality of work, and adherence to safety standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform general golf course maintenance, including mowing greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and other turf areas
Assist with specialized turf maintenance to promote healthy playing surfaces
Maintain landscaped areas, flower beds, trees, shrubs, and other grounds throughout the golf course
Safely operate specialized golf course maintenance equipment and machinery
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment as needed
Assist with course setup and preparation for tournaments, leagues, and special events
Perform pesticide applications under the guidance and license of a certified employee
Remove trash and debris to maintain a clean and attractive golf course environment
Follow established safety procedures and equipment operating standards
Work rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as required
Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Some directly related experience in golf course maintenance, grounds maintenance, landscaping, turf management, or a related field
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License
The Town of Mooresville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.
Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.