Canyon Maintenance (35523)

Agua Caliente Casinos; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Agua Caliente Casinos seeks a dedicated maintenance professional to protect and preserve Tahquitz and Indian Canyon properties. You will manage trail upkeep, signage, and parking areas while ensuring guest and worker safety in diverse desert and mountain environments.

The role requires physical fitness, map reading, GPS use, and the ability to assist in rescue operations, with a focus on adherence to tribal regulations and daily site upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with maintenance tools and small motors.
• Ability to hike three miles with 25 lb pack in 45 minutes.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
• Ability to read maps and use GPS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Indian and Tahquitz Canyons and Tribal properties.
• Ensure safety of workers, hikers, and guests in the canyons.
• Enforce canyon regulations as set by the Tribal Council.
• Assist in search and rescue operations as needed.
• Support local police, fire departments and emergency services as directed.
• Maintain trails, signage, parking areas, roads, in the canyons.
• Perform daily cleanup of canyon and properties.

Skills

People skills

Topographic maps

GPS usage

CPR & First Aid

Hiking ability

Land navigation

SRT familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Chain saws

Maintenance tools

GPS

Job description

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE:

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

Job Description Summary

This is a full time position scheduled five days per week including weekends from eight to ten hours per day. The primary mission is to maintain, protect, and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the canyons and other Tribal properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Maintain Indian and Tahquitz Canyons, the Trial Building, Tribal Cemetery, and other Tribal properties as may be required.
• Ensure the safety of other workers, hikers, and guests in the canyons.
• Abide and enforce regulations/ordinances in the Canyons as set forth by the Tribal Council.
• Assist in search & rescue operations as may be necessary.
• Assist local police, fire department, search and rescue units, and emergency medical agencies as directed and Tribal organizations as may be required to maintain Tribal land.
• Maintain trails, signage, picnic areas, parking areas, roads, in the canyons.
• Maintain Canyon uniforms, vehicles, and equipment in serviceable condition.
• Perform other tasks as may be directed.
• Abide by the general policies and procedures in force for all Tribal employees.
• Assist in daily clean-up of the canyon and other Tribal properties.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of High School Diploma.
• Experience in working with small motors, hand tools, chain saws and other maintenance equipment
• Must have people skills.
• Able to read topographic maps, aerial photos.
• Able to use GPS.
• Certified in CPR and Basic First Aid.
• Must be physically fit and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to hike three miles with a 25 pound pack in a time limit of 45 minutes.
• Must maintain class B license.
• Must be a skilled hiker in desert and mountainous terrain.
• Must be skilled in land navigation using map and compass.
• Must be knowledgeable in search and rescue operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

None

Keys

Tribal Properties as specified by Canyon Foreman.

SIGNATORY ABILITY

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to hike all of the trails in Tahquitz and Indian Canyons in all weather conditions carrying a backpack with needed supplies. Must be able to perform maintenance tasks during the off season (summer months). Task may include, but not limited to fuels suppression, trail maintenance work, trash clean-up, etc.

Must be able to lift at least 50 lb. to waist level and be able to walk carrying the weight. Will need to move such items such as rocks, hay, trees, and equipment.

Must be able to work outdoors exposed to weather conditions on a daily basis which can range from 32 degrees F. to 125 degrees F. No matter the conditions, the individual must be able to work for extended periods of time outdoors.