Death Valley National Park, California
St. Louis, Missouri
Posted: 04-May-23
Location: Death Valley National Park, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $19.15 per hour
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Internal Number: 32218
We are looking for an Irrigation Technician to maintain and manage irrigation systems and performance by observation of turf and plant material conditions at the Oasis at Death Valley. This position will implement corrective action for over-watering or lack of watering and report problems to the grounds supervisor. Our mission is to provide legendary service to our guests visiting from all over the world, and your work is instrumental to our success!
The Details:
Start Date: 5/17/2023 or later
Position Type: Full-time, Year-Round
Wage: $19.15 per hour
The Perks and Benefits:
- Discounted housing
- Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the Employee Dining Room
- Free wifi
- Free laundry facilities
- Free access to the pool, golf course, rec center, gym, and sports courts
- Benefits are offered to full-time year-round employees
- Onsite Training and Employee Learning and Development Programs
- Employee discounts on lodging, retail, and food and beverage products at all Xanterra Park locations
About The Oasis at Death Valley:
The Oasis at Death Valley operates two hotels, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest-elevation golf course. Our historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch offer guests a variety of accommodations. Both hotels have swimming pools that are open annually and are fed from naturally warm local springs
With over 3.4 million acres to explore, Death Valley is situated in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. Death Valley is an incredible place to call home: incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and touting America's lowest elevations. We are a welcoming community of employees who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy creating memorable experiences for our guests.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of basic electrical and hydraulics related to the system including valves, controllers and pumps.
- Ability to operate light motorized equipment.
- Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. up to shoulder height.
- Must be able to withstand working in extreme temperatures.
- Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours per day.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Minimum 6 months of relevant experience and basic knowledge of irrigation parts.