Irrigation Technician - The Oasis at Death Valley

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION; California (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing

On-site meals

Park pass

Discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION's Oasis at Death Valley is hiring an Irrigation Technician to maintain and manage irrigation systems across our year-round operation in Death Valley National Park.

Responsibilities include observing turf and plant conditions, implementing corrective watering, repairing sprinkler heads and pipes, and reporting issues to grounds supervisor. Join a team delivering legendary service to guests from around the world.

Qualifications

• List of required skills not specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain irrigation area and monitor turf/plant conditions.
• Repair pipe breaks (PVC and Poly) and troubleshoot sprinkler heads.
• Identify and repair electrical issues in irrigation systems.

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Groundsteam 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 an Irrigation Technician to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:

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 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:

Position Type: Full-time Year-round

Start Dates: As soon as possible on next available check in date (approximately three weeks)

Pay: $21.25/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:

• 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 assigned irrigation area
• Repair pipe breaks (PVC and Poly)
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning sprinkler heads
• Identify and repair electrical problems