Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Golf 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 a Mechanic to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:
The mechanic is responsible for managing and implementing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all equipment, reporting directly to the Golf Superintendent while collaborating closely with the Grounds Superintendent. This position includes diagnosing and repairing equipment issues, maintaining detailed records of parts, labor, and maintenance activities for each piece of equipment, and ordering parts and supplies as necessary. The mechanic effectively communicates any concerns or requirements related to equipment maintenance and repairs to the superintendent, ensuring smooth operations by scheduling and directing work assignments.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round 
Pay: $21.15/Hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Qualifications:

• Prefer experience in maintaining turf grass equipment, but will train if supported with other mechanic experience
• Will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the cutting units on a wide variety of light and heavy equipment and understanding the manufacturer’s guidelines for maintaining equipment
• Ability to keep accurate records and logs of parts and repairs
• Ability to keep a clean and organized work area
• Demonstrate the ability to respect and follow all safety protocols
• Positive attitude towards providing additional support to the Golf and Grounds Teams as needed
• Valid Driver’s License

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 or RV site)
• Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room(cafeteria-style)
• 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 and Perks:

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports courts
• Exclusive Retail and Dining discounts at the Oasis
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

About Xanterra Travel Collection

Live, work, and explore in some of the most beautiful places on earth! Xanterra Travel Collection is the largest operator of lodges, restaurants, and other concessions in some of America’s most renowned national parks and owner of some of the world’s top travel and adventure companies. At Xanterra, we are a welcoming community of employees who work hard, share a passion for the environment and enjoy creating memorable experiences for our guests. From the Oasis in Death Valley National Park to the Grand Canyon and multiple epic locations in-between, you can live, work and explore where others vacation. Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? 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!

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