General Maintenance Technician - Oasis at Death Valley

Xanterra; California; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Death Valley National Park pass

Free pool, golf course, rec center, g​

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

$350 Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Oasis at Death Valley is hiring General Maintenance Technicians to support the Engineering & Maintenance team at Death Valley National Park. The role covers general light to medium maintenance and pool operations, with weekend and night shifts required.

Position Type is full-time year-round or seasonal, starting October 2026, with pay at $18.65/hr. Typical schedule is 40 hours per week, five days, with possible weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Driver's license is required.
• At least 6 months of general maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical, carpentry, painting and plumbing.
• Experience in other trades is a plus.
• Must read and write in English; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of all job sites and work areas.
• Perform assigned tasks with safety, quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain a cooperative spirit within the department and property.
• Work hours, shifts, and overtime as required by the leadership.
• Provide labor to support Working Leads’ assignments.
• Show professional and courteous behavior with guests and employees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

English literacy

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team at the Oasis at Death Valley!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

We’re hiring General Maintenance Technicians to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:

The General Maintenance Technician position provides assistance and/or leads all trades and performs general light to medium maintenance to facilities and grounds as assigned including operating the solid waste program and maintaining pools. The General Maintenance Technician position is required to be available for weekend and night shifts. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently on his/her own with minimal supervision, possess excellent communication skills and have a willingness to work as a team.

The Details:

Position Type: Full-time Year-round, or Seasonal

Start Dates: October 2026

Pay: $18.65/hr

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why the Oasis at Death Valley?

Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at the Oasis:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

Full-Time, Year-Round

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of all job sites and work areas for self, fellow workers, staff, guests and any other person(s) possibly affected during performance of assignments.
• Perform all assignments as directed by the Lead GMA/Assistant Director of Engineering (or his/her designate) assuring safety, quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain a spirit of cooperation within the department and throughout the property.
• Work hours, shifts, and overtime as required and/or assigned by the Assistant Director of Engineering or his/her designate.
• Provide labor to facilitate Working Leads’ assignments.
• Must be able to demonstrate professional and courteous behavior with all guests and employees.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license.
• At least 6 months experience in general maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical, carpentry, painting and plumbing.
• Experience in any other trades such as vehicle maintenance, welding, machine operation, etc a plus.
• Must be able to read and write in English. Bilingual a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder up to 40 feet from ground level.
• Ability to enter and work in crawl spaces, attics and manholes.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments with extreme temperatures.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme conditions which include extreme hot conditions in the Summer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.