Equipment Operator-Links Course

Property: Wild Dunes Resort Isle of Palms, SC	Managed by: Destination Hotels & Resorts Englewood, CO

Responsibilities for this Position

• GENERAL PURPOSE:
• The Equipment Operator’s position is essential in performing daily duties associated with the care and maintenance of an 18 hole championship golf course.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Equipment Operation
• Any and all mowing duties, to include: line trimming, flymowing, mowing of greens, tees, fairways, etc.
• Tractor operation, to include: tractor and dump trailer, front end loader and backhoe
• Operation of utility vehicles and trucksters
• Trap raking duties, to include: sand traps, waste areas and dunes
• Sprayer operation, to include: backpack sprayer, 25 gallon sprayer, boom sprayer
• Blower operation, to include: backpack blower, walk and pull behind blowers
• Trimming and cutting equipment, to include: pruners, hedge trimmers and chainsaws
• Irrigation installation and repairs
• Drainage installation and repairs
• Debris and trash removal
• Fertilizer and soil amendment application
• General housekeeping of facilities
• Other related duties as requested by supervisor
• OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain an acceptable grooming and uniform appearance
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Consistently acting as a role model for all Wild Dunes associates
• Report all safety hazards and concerns to immediate supervisor
• Maintain safe operation of all equipment
• Adhere to strict department and resort attendance policies
• Attend all required staff/safety meetings
• Associate is held accountable for all duties of this job.

Job Requirements

• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to walk, stand and sit.
• The associate is occasionally required to climb and use balance.
• Additionally, the associate will frequently be asked to use hands and arms to reach, carry and lift items.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may experience temperature and weather fluctuations, and moderate to high noise levels.
• JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• To perform this job, an individual must have the aptitude and ability to execute the required skills necessary to deliver a high level of quality in each phase of daily maintenance of the golf course operation.
• KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
• Experience in golf course maintenance/general landscaping preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent listening skills required
• Good interpersonal skills required
• Good communication skills required
• ABILITIES:
• The ability to work well as a team, as well as individually at times
• The ability to read, speak, write and understand English
• Must be adaptable and flexible to change
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, and work weekends and holidays
• The ability to work under varying and extreme weather conditions
• The ability to make quick decisions and possess good judgement
• Must have a mechanical aptitude for equipment operation
• The ability to understand and follow instructions
• The ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• The ability to work scheduled and unexpected overtime
• EDUCATION/FORMAL TRAINING:
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

• Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.

Compensation

Wage	$9.00 per hour
Hours	Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

Paid Vacation	Yes
Personal Leave	Yes

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Matching 401k - immediately vested Company Hotel Travel Benefits Medical Flex Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Program up to $5,000 Fantastic Work Environment Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Personal Leave An Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

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Wild Dunes Resort
5757 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451	Phone  (843) 886-2265 Reservations  (843) 886-6000

Management

Managed by	Destination Hotels & Resorts - Englewood, CO
Owned by	Lowe Enterprises

Property Description

Wild Dunes Resort is located on the northern tip of the Isle of Palms, a barrier island off South Carolina that's just 30 minutes from the charm and grace of historic Charleston. This 1,600-acre oceanfront paradise features championship golf, nationally ranked tennis, one of the nation's top-ranked family recreation programs, extensive meeting facilities, over two miles of pristine beach and four outstanding resort restaurants. Offering a wide choice of accommodations - from the luxurious Boardwalk Inn to lovely villas and exclusive homes with spectacular views of fairways, lagoons or the Atlantic Ocean - this exquisite South Carolina resort is the perfect choice for everything from romantic getaways to family vacations and business meetings. Wild Dunes Resort, Charleston's Island Resort, is a full service resort located on the northern tip of the Isle of Palms, 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. The Four Diamond-rated Boardwalk Inn offers 93 luxurious guestrooms and spacious suites, fine dining and elegant meeting space just steps from the beach. Situated in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort, the Boardwalk Inn is within easy walking distance of the resort’s recreational centers and conference facilities. Wild Dunes offers a variety of spacious, beautifully furnished villas, cottages and homes with full kitchens and laundry facilities. Offering one to six bedrooms, and unsurpassed views of nature, all lodging is convenient to the resort’s world-class amenities, restaurants and meeting facilities.

Why People Like to Work for Us

WHO WE ARE: Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development. Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide. Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size. This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business. OUR CULTURE: Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with Destination Hotels & Resorts. Our associates are proud to work here! ======================================= Wild Dunes Resort The Wild Dunes Resort is one of the premier employers in the area. We have one of the lowest turnover rates of resorts in this part of the country. We really train our employees so they are in tune with serving our guests.

Awards

AAA Four Diamond awarded to the Boardwalk Inn Mobile Four Star awarded to the resort Top 10 children's recreation program in the US Top 10 tennis program in the US

Property Statistics

Number of rooms 393 Sq. ft. of meeting space 15,000		Our top markets    Leisure  Group  Corporate Peak season May - October Computer software springer miller, microsoft applications, delphi
		Number of F&B outlets 4

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants  Deli  Family  Fine Dining  Seafood

Lounges  Entertainment  Poolside

Amenities

Hotel Amenities
15 Outdoor Pools 1 Health Club 17 Outdoor Tennis Courts 36 Holes of Golf 1 Gift Shop 3 Retail Outlets Business Center Beauty salon/barber	Concierge services Data ports In-room coffee/tea In-room safe Minibar Newspaper (Mon-Fri) Beaches

Internet Links

Wild Dunes Resort http://www.wilddunes.com

Destination Hotels & Resorts http://www.destinationhotels.com

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