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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for turf intern in Minnesota is $16.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.13 and $18.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Turf Intern assists with the maintenance and care of sports fields, golf courses, or other turfgrass areas. Responsibilities typically include mowing, irrigation management, pest control, fertilization, and general upkeep to ensure high-quality playing surfaces. Interns gain hands-on experience working with industry professionals and may have opportunities to use specialized turf equipment. This role provides valuable practical knowledge for those pursuing a career in turf management or agronomy.

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As a Turf Intern, you’ll typically assist with daily maintenance activities such as mowing, fertilizing, pest control, irrigation management, and repairing turf areas. You may also have the opportunity to help with larger projects, like preparing athletic fields for events or participating in turf renovation efforts. Interns often work alongside experienced turf managers and groundskeepers, receiving on-the-job training and feedback. This exposure provides valuable practical experience and insight into turf management practices, preparing you for future roles within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Turf Intern job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 23% Internship, 39% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 15% Temporary. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,706 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Corporate Aftermarket Support Manager

MIDWEST MACHINERY CO

Glencoe, MN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manages the service technician intern pipeline and maintains relationships with area high schools and colleges.

  • Participates in career fairs, serves as liaison between interns, Midwest Machinery Company, and technical colleges, and assists in applicant tracking and follow-up.

  • Completes onboarding and training for service technicians, monitors technician productivity, and ensures compliance with safety and company policies.

Job description

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Purpose:

Works with company, parts, and service leadership team to increase efficiencies in aftermarket operations. Responsible for execution of aftermarket strategies for assigned areas. Works with CPM, CSM, PMs and SMs to build and execute training strategies. Consistently exhibits Midwest Machinery Company's core purpose and values. Works with company, parts, and service leadership team to increase efficiencies in aftermarket operations. Responsible for execution of aftermarket strategies for assigned areas. Works with CPM, CSM, PMs and SMs to build and execute training strategies. Consistently exhibits Midwest Machinery Company's core purpose and values.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages the service technician intern pipeline
  • Maintains working relationships with area High Schools and Colleges
  • Participates in and facilitates career fairs
  • Serves as liaison between Intern, MMC and Technical College
  • Assists in applicant tracking and follow up
  • Facilitates new hire training schedule with Service Manager and new hire based on Service Training Matrix
  • Completes all service technician onboarding training for assigned areas
  • Work with CPM and CSSM to report and update progress on JDU credits to goal
  • Completes Turf Team sales calls for CP/CCE sales without Turf Team packages attached
  • Completes PowerGard sales calls for CP/CCE sales without PowerGard packages attached
  • Completes Green Shield sales calls for CUT units under Green Shield protection
  • Completes Warranty Expiration calls to recruit work
  • Monitor, triage and help resolve Expert Alerts in assigned area
  • Ensures customers are contacted to resolve Expert Alerts
  • Execute service Machine Health Monitor strategy
  • Ensure parts and service departments are compliant with NMQ requirements
  • Manage company uniform program
  • Provide stores with WIP reporting as month end approaches
  • Regularly closes non-revenue Work Orders
  • Provides regular reporting on technician productivity
  • Assists during extended absence of Service Advisors
  • Facilitates and ensures JDU training processes are followed
  • Maintains and promotes a safe work environment. Demonstrates understanding of and ability to follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge:

  • 3-5 years' experience in managing Service Department operations
  • Associates degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to speak effectively one-on-one and within a group
  • Excellent understanding of financial principles relative to Service Department operations
  • Familiar with John Deere and competitive products
  • Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions
  • Basic business knowledge and math skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports

Physical and Mental and Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record required
  • Must pass a pre-employment background study

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off including PTO, Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay, Civic Pay, and Volunteer Time Off
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Multiple health insurance plan and network options with Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental and Vision plans
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plans
  • Company paid life insurance with ability to purchase more
  • Company paid Short-Term Disability coverage
  • Multiple voluntary benefits available including LTD, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Whole Life, ID Theft
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid uniforms or clothing allowance based on position
  • Employee Discount Programs

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Midwest Machinery Co. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

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