Historic Preservation Maintenance - Grand Canyon South Rim

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Grand Canyon National Park pass

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Paid Day off on your birthday

Discounted mule rides

Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides

Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, WiFi

Referral Bonus Program $350

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection seeks a Historic Preservation Maintenance Technician to live, work, and explore at Grand Canyon South Rim. You will perform cyclic maintenance and repair of historic structures under the Historic Preservation program, ensuring compliance with NEPA 106 and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.

This full-time, year-round role offers 40 hours weekly, with pay $18.05–$20.95 per hour, and benefits including housing, meals, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in Historic Preservation or related work (painting, carpentry, masonry).
• Skilled in the use of tools common to the trade.
• Knowledge of company facilities and locations desired.
• Must possess physical stamina for heavy outdoor labor.
• Possess or obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs cyclic maintenance and repair to historic structures at Grand Canyon South Rim, ensuring NEPA 106 and historic programmatic requirements are followed.
• Oversees exterior painting of historic structures at Grand Canyon South Rim.
• Produces and maintains professional quality work per the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
• Assists in Painting, Carpentry, Masonry, Metalwork, Logsmithing and other preservation tasks as needed.
• Works with scaffolding, fall protection, lead, and asbestos; follows safety requirements.

Skills

Historic Preservation

Carpentry

Painting

Masonry

Tools

Tools Common to Trade

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Grand Canyon National Park!

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.

We’re hiring a Historic Preservation Maintenance Technician to Live. Work. Explore. at the south rim of the Grand Canyon!

Job Summary:

Perform cyclic maintenance and repair to historic structures related to the Historic Preservation Maintenance program at Grand Canyon South Rim.

The Details:

• Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
• Pay: $18.05 - $20.95 per hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

Life at the South Rim:

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and 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:

• 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 Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
• Paid Day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Performs cyclic maintenance and repair to historic structures at Grand Canyon South Rim, ensuring that all NEPA 106 regulations and historic programmatic requirements are followed.
• Oversees the exterior painting of historic structures at Grand Canyon South Rim.
• Produces and maintains professional quality work at all times, within the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Must be accountable for the securing and storage of materials and tools used while performing work.
• Assists in Painting, Carpentry, Masonry, Metalwork, Logsmithing, and other historic preservation work as needed.
• Works with scaffolding, fall protection, lead, and asbestos.
• Complies with all current related safety and health requirements.
• Complies with all company and NPS construction policies and procedures.
• Commits to and practices the Company’s Environmental Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in Historic Preservation or related work (painting, carpentry, masonry), and skilled in the use of tools common to the trade.
• Demonstrated skill in producing and maintaining professional quality work.
• Knowledge of Company facilities and locations desired.
• Must possess physical stamina and condition to withstand heavy labor related work in an outside environment.
• Possess or obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License within 90 days of start date and comply with the Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.
• Basic knowledge of construction and trade skills.

Physical Requirements include:

Frequently: Stand, walk, sit, handle, reach.

Occasionally: Climb, crawl, squat/kneel, bend, lift/carry up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 40lbs.

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 status as a protected veteran.