Golf Course Spray Technician (9-Month Position)

ABOUT ANOKA, MN The City of Anoka is proud to employ on average 115 benefit-earning employees, 50+ part-time employees, 100+ seasonal and 40 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our various departments. Do you want meaningful work. Do you want to give back to your community. Looking for career advancements. We offer competitive pay and benefits. We proudly serve the community and the people who live and visit it. We would be honored to have you join our team and we look forward to having you grow with us here in Anoka. The City of Anoka offers an abundance of attractions, events and activities. Its historic downtown boasts an array of eclectic and unique shops, restaurants, and services, all surrounded by beautiful city parks, trails, and neighborhoods. Anoka sits at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. Anoka also considers itself to be the "Halloween Capital of the World." REQUIRED ATTACHMENT Applicants are required to complete a Tennessen Warning Form which is located on the Careers Page under the Menu Dropdown before submitting your application. Instructions: Download the Tennessen Warning Form, fill in and save it to your computer; then upload the completed form to this application on the Attachments Tab before completing and submitting an application Description NOTE: This is an Annual 9 Month Position (March 1st - November 30th) Approximately 35-40 hours per week. Non-benefit earning position. Work schedule varies based on course conditions, weather and needs of the Golf Course. Hours may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Serve as Spray Technician at Green Haven Golf Course; responsible for the safe and accurate application of fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides and herbicides to maintain the health and appearance of the golf course and landscape areas. Assist in performing skilled golf course maintenance tasks, record keeping and ensuring compliance regulations are followed, irrigation repairs, general golf course maintenance, seasonal staff training and supervision, daily course set-up, operating all related golf courses equipment, calibration of spreaders and sprayers, and any other duties that may be assigned. Summary of Duties POSITION EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 1. Basic ability to operate all golf course related equipment. 2. Must work scheduled hours, overtime, weekends and holidays, as required. 3. Effective communication with supervisors and coworkers. 4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 5. Must wear safety equipment as required and follow established safety practices and procedures. 6. Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). 7. Creates a favorable image of the City in contacts with the Public, Elected Officials and other Organizations. 8. Must exercise initiative, strong attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, discretion and independent use of judgement over matters of non-significance. 9. Keeps Supervisor or other designee informed of any development, which he/she will need to know to function effectively. 10. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned by the Supervisor, or another designated individual. RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Provide work direction and/or training to seasonal employees as directed. Qualifications/Prerequisites EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITE(S): 1. High School Diploma or GED; Associates/Technical degree preferred. 2. Two years of golf course maintenance experience. 3. Minnesota Non-Commercial A & E Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain within 60-days of hire. OTHER PREREQUISITES: 1. Specific Qualifiers/Tests: Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Pre-employment drug screen prior to starting employment. Able to meet standard background/criminal check. 2. Physical Requirement(s): Ability to perform demanding outdoor work in various weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without special accommodation. 3. Job Performance and Attendance Record in current/most recent job: Met standard performance rating. Met standard attendance record. ADDITIONAL FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED 1. Has an Associates/Technical Degree or am working towards a degree. 2. Employment experience applying pesticides and fertilizers. 3. Employment experience operating golf course related equipment. Supplemental Information Hiring Timeline *Subject to Change* 03/20/2026 Position Closes 03/23/2026 - 03/27/2026 Applications Reviewed Week of 03/30/2026 Interviews Scheduled & Conducted Week of 03/30/2026 Offer Made to Candidate ASAP After Preliminary Testing Done or by04/13/2026 Goal Start Date for Candidates