Grand Canyon Farrier/Blacksmith - Live & Work South Rim

Xanterra Travel Collection; Grand Canyon Village (AZ); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free Grand Canyon National Park pass

On-site housing option

Paid time off and holidays

Discounted mule rides

Grand Canyon Railway train rides

Lodging and travel discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Xanterra Travel Collection at Grand Canyon South Rim is seeking a dedicated Blacksmith to join our Transportation team. The role primarily shoes mules and keeps the blacksmith shop clean, safe, and well‑organized.

You will work in a full‑time, year‑round position with on‑site housing options and a competitive benefits package designed for park staff. This is an opportunity to support the iconic Grand Canyon experience with craftsmanship and pride.

Formación

• Zero to three years minimum experience shoeing stock (manually).
• Must have own tools.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for all appropriate blacksmith duties, primarily the shoeing of mules.
• Achieve average of 5-6 mules shod per day, 25-30 per week.
• Maintain the blacksmith shop in a clean safe and orderly fashion.
• Adhere to all safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Wear all personal protective equipment required for the position.
• Maintain supply levels for blacksmith shop.
• Responsible for security of blacksmith shop, including fire safety.
• Overnight stays at Phantom Ranch may be required from time to time. Based on the mixed-gender nature of the Trail crews and limited employee housing at the bottom of the Canyon, employees may be required to share room accommodations with team members of the opposite sex. Employees will have access to gender‑specific shower and restroom facilities, but will be expected to sleep in a co‑ed bunk house.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Blacksmithing

Farrier experience

Herramientas

Own tools

Descripción del empleo

Xanterra Travel Collection at Grand Canyon South Rim is seeking a dedicated Blacksmith to join our Transportation team. The role primarily shoes mules and keeps the blacksmith shop clean, safe, and well‑organized.

You will work in a full‑time, year‑round position with on‑site housing options and a competitive benefits package designed for park staff. This is an opportunity to support the iconic Grand Canyon experience with craftsmanship and pride.