Assistant Equipment Technician

Destination by Hyatt; Isle of Palms (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Discounted rates for friends andFamily

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and VIs

Paid time off and holiday pay

401K with company match

Access to Beach, Tennis, and Picklebal

Colleague discounts

Full/Part-time benefit package

Job summary

Wild Dunes Resort is seeking a Golf Course Assistant Equipment Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain turf management equipment, ensuring high performance and precise cuts. The role emphasizes exceptional guest service and adherence to safety standards while supporting golf course maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include scheduling preventive maintenance, reel setup, troubleshooting, and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Must have strong technical gasoline and diesel engine background.
• Excellent equipment operation skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Must be able to work well in a team and foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs and maintains turf equipment.
• Schedules preventative maintenance and reel setup.
• Troubleshoots equipment and ensures precision reel setup.
• Maintains a clean, safe shop and adheres to safety regulations.
• Interacts with guests and staff professionally and provides resort information.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years schooling or training

Job description

Summary

Organization- Wild Dunes Resort

Summary

Summary: The Golf Course Assistant Equipment technician is expected to assist with the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance all pieces of turf management equipment to the highest degree of dependability and performance, with the emphasis on precise quality of cut. The Equipment technician shall strive to provide exceptional service to both internal and external guests at all times. S/he will be responsible for exemplifying the Wild Dunes Resort Culture as well as promoting Wild Dunes Resort as both the Destination and Employer of Choice!

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs and maintains all pieces of turf management equipment to the highest degree of dependability and performance with the emphasis on precise quality of cut.
• Assists with the appropriate scheduling of preventative maintenance, prioritized repairs and reel set up
• Troubleshoots all equipment
• Strict adherence to precision reel setup procedures
• Maintains a clean, well organized shop with safety the highest of priorities
• Assists with golf course special projects
• Complies with all Wild Dunes Resort’s policies, procedures and safety regulations
• Maintains a strong knowledge of emergency procedures
• Attends appropriate resort, division and department meetings
• Maintains a strong knowledge of golf maintenance trends
• Learns to operate all pieces of equipment
• Provides general resort information for guests
• Offers warm and sincere welcome/farewell for all guests of Wild Dunes Resort including use of guest name when possible & good eye contact with each guest
• Interacts with resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments when necessary
• Always maintains a professional demeanor and attitude
• Communicates all pertinent information to the golf maintenance team
• Maintains a professional appearance. Follows all Wild Dunes Resort dress code standards
• Remains alert, courteous and helpful to the guests and colleagues at all times

Colleague is held accountable for all duties of this job and other duties as assigned.

Why Join Wild Dunes Resort

• Free room nights*
• Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 Days of Employment*
• Paid time off and holiday pay*
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*
• 401K with company match*
• Access to Beach, Tennis, and Pickleball as available on days off
• Retail Discounts for Colleagues
• Benefit Package for Full Time & Part Time colleagues eligible

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Our Values

Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• High school education or equivalent required
• Minimum of two years of appropriate schooling, training or experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years in a similar position preferred

Job Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must have a strong technical gasoline and diesel engine background
• Excellent equipment operation skills
• Must have required tools of the trade
• Must have excellent mechanical understanding and ability
• Must have excellent leadership skills
• Must have exceptional detail in follow-up
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbal and written
• Must possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to effective teach and train staff
• Must have excellent listening skills
• Must always ensure a teamwork environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the guests and associates
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, cold, sun & heat)
• Must be able to stand & walk throughout the day, occasionally on uneven surfaces
• Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull & carry up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 75 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel & twist on a frequent basis, sometimes for prolonged periods
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, squeezing, fine manipulation and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently; overhead reaching occasionally.
• Must routinely work with solvents
• Must occasionally work with solvents and in an area with exposure to noise and dust.