David Vein
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Experienced golf course grounds professional with a strong background in turf care, irrigation repair, and heavy machinery operation. Known for keeping course conditions consistent, equipment reliable, and daily maintenance work on schedule.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Crew Member
Brackett's Crossing Country Club
Lakeville, MN
03.2026 - 10.2026
- Mowed fairways, greens surrounds, and rough to maintain consistent golf course appearance.
- Trimmed edges, bunkers, and landscaped areas for clean, polished playing conditions.
- Raked bunkers and repaired divots to support smooth course playability.
- Operated maintenance equipment safely while following clubhouse grounds procedures.
- Irrigation operation and repair.
- Assist mechanic.
- Maintained equipment in optimal condition by performing regular cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Assistant Superintendent
University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course
Falcon Heights, MN
03.2019 - 01.2025
- Directed crew assignments for mowing, landscaping, and course setup to maintain consistent presentation standards.
- Supervised irrigation schedules, troubleshooting coverage issues and supporting turf health during changing weather conditions.
- Monitored turf conditions and identified agronomic concerns, supporting timely corrective action with superintendent.
- Coordinated daily golf course maintenance, ensuring playability and staff readiness across grounds operations.
- Trained maintenance staff on equipment use, safety practices, and proper field procedures.
Grounds Crew Member
Valleywood Golf Club
Apple Valley, MN
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Watered turf and monitored irrigation coverage to support healthy grass growth.
- Assisted grounds team with seasonal course preparation and routine landscape upkeep.
- Removed debris, leaves, and weeds from course paths and landscaped areas.
- Cleaned and inspected tools, carts, and equipment to maintain reliable daily use.
- Mowed greens, rough, fairways, tees and approaches
- Irrigation repair
- Snow removal
Education
Landscape Horticulture - Turf
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN08-2017
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation including track hoes, skidsteers, tractors, and dozers
- Basic machinery maintenance including fluid changes, and servicing
- diagnosing machinery issues
Timeline
Grounds Crew Member
Brackett's Crossing Country Club
03.2026 - 10.2026
Assistant Superintendent
University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course
03.2019 - 01.2025
Grounds Crew Member
Valleywood Golf Club
04.2015 - 10.2018
Landscape Horticulture - Turf
Dakota County Technical College