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Golf Course Maintenance Jobs in Mound, MN (NOW HIRING)

City of Chaska

Greenskeeper I

Chaska, MN

$18.30 - $27.45/hr

Job Summary The Greenskeeper I provides daily and seasonal maintenance for the The Loop & Chaska Town Golf Courses, including its structures, grounds, and entrance roads. Responsibilities Provides ...

City of Chaska, MN

Greenskeeper I

Chaska, MN · On-site

$18.30 - $27.45/hr

Golf Course Superintendent Job Summary The Greenskeeper I provides daily and seasonal maintenance for the The Loop & Chaska Town Golf Courses, including its structures, grounds, and entrance roads.

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How much do golf course maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for golf course maintenance in Mound, MN is $23.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is golf course maintenance?

Golf course maintenance refers to the processes and tasks involved in keeping a golf course in optimal playing condition. This includes mowing greens, fairways, and roughs, managing irrigation systems, applying fertilizers and pesticides, repairing bunkers, and maintaining landscaping features. The goal is to ensure a safe, attractive, and playable environment for golfers while also protecting the surrounding ecosystem. Maintenance teams often work early hours and use specialized equipment to achieve these standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in golf course maintenance, and why are they important?

To thrive in Golf Course Maintenance, you need knowledge of turf management, landscaping, irrigation systems, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with groundskeeping equipment, chemical application certifications, and automated irrigation controls is typical for the role. Attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and strong communication help individuals excel in maintaining course conditions and addressing issues promptly. These skills ensure the golf course remains safe, visually appealing, and playable, which is essential for member satisfaction and course reputation.

What are some common challenges faced by golf course maintenance staff, and how are they addressed?

Golf course maintenance staff frequently encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather, pest management, and maintaining turf health across large areas. Addressing these issues often involves adapting schedules around weather patterns, using integrated pest management practices, and regularly monitoring soil and grass conditions. Teamwork is essential, as staff coordinate closely to ensure that mowing, irrigation, and landscaping tasks are completed efficiently without disrupting golfers. Ongoing training and the use of modern equipment also help staff stay ahead of maintenance challenges and keep the course in top shape.

What is the difference between Golf Course Maintenance vs Landscape Technician?

AspectGolf Course MaintenanceLandscape Technician
CertificationsGreen industry certifications, pesticide licensesLandscape design and horticulture certifications
Work EnvironmentGolf courses, outdoor turf areasResidential/commercial landscapes, outdoor settings
Job DutiesMaintaining turf, course equipment, irrigationPlanting, pruning, landscape installation
Industry UsagePrimarily golf industryLandscaping and gardening services

Golf Course Maintenance and Landscape Technician roles share skills in turf care and outdoor work but differ mainly in their focus areas. Golf Course Maintenance specializes in maintaining golf course turf and equipment, while Landscape Technicians focus on broader landscape design and installation. Both roles require outdoor work and relevant certifications, but their job environments and primary tasks differ based on industry needs.

What cities near Mound, MN are hiring for Golf Course Maintenance jobs?

Cities near Mound, MN with the most Golf Course Maintenance job openings:

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Infographic showing various Golf Course Maintenance job openings in Mound, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,050 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Golf Course Maintenance (Groundskeeper) - Seasonal

Prior Lake, MN • On-site

Mystic Lake
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$15.75 - $20/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Come join our talented team as a Groundskeeper at The Meadows at Mystic Lake.  In this opportunity you will assist in making the Meadows at Mystic Lake a premiere golf experience for our guests. The perfect fit for this position is someone who is dedicated, motivated, detail oriented and enjoys working outside.  If you are a self-starter who works well as part of a team and takes initiative - we are looking for you! Enjoy weekly pay, career growth opportunities, onsite health clinics, discounted meals, uniforms provided and many more perks.  Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!

Job Overview:  All aspects of golf course maintenance on a daily basis to provide a premium  golf experience to our guests including, but not limited to; mowing, trimmer work, edging, bunker maintenance, divot filling, sodding, course set up, landscaping and construction projects.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:20 AM - 2:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday's 5:20 AM - 9:30 AM. This position is SEASONAL.

Create Your Path: The Work You’ll Do:

  • Operates mowers and trimmers to maintain greens, aprons, tees, around tees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; rakes, edges and maintains sand bunkers.
  • Involved in the daily setup of the course which includes but is not limited to: cutting cups, setting tee blocks, filling divots on fairways and tee boxes, and emptying trash.
  • Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems and failures to Equipment Supervisor immediately.
  • Waters and fertilizes tees, greens, fairways, and rough.
  • Marks the course for cart control; moves cart control barriers; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
  • Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens and fairways.

Required Experience:

  • Prior experience of grounds keeping/landscaping work which includes the safe operation of mowers, trimmers, and similar equipment.
  • Must be willing to commit 6 day work week, which includes one half day weekend shift
  • Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
  • Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
  • Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.
  • Ability to perform and/or manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions while standing 75% of the time.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics, and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org

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