Irrigation Technician

Overview

Your adventure starts here, and we’ll help you get there.  Eligible Irrigation new hires receive a $500 travel stipend to help offset travel costs to their Xanterra property.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Grounds 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. 

At The Oasis at Death Valley, irrigation is part of a unique water recycling system built around our property’s natural spring water pools. Spring water flows through the pools on our property for our guests to enjoy before flowing into a series of collection ponds, which have been recognized by Audubon International as wildlife habitat. From there, it is pumped throughout the property for landscape and golf course irrigation. This system allows the same water resource to serve multiple purposes, making irrigation operations an important part of the Oasis’s broader sustainability and water recycling efforts and a rare, world-class example of large-scale water recycling system within the hospitality industry.

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
• Maintain, Identify and correct Irrigation Clock problems
• Spot-water dry areas
• Document daily activities; maintain accurate repair records
• Conduct continual visual inspections of areas
• Familiarize irrigation systems through irrigation plans and as-builts
• Assist with irrigation projects
• Assist in irrigation system start up and winterizing
• Assist with daily grounds maintenance
• Apply preventative maintenance programs for maximum irrigation efficiency
• Maintain clean and organized workstations in the irrigation parts room and assigned equipment
• Recognize safety hazards and act accordingly
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic electrical and hydraulics related to the system including valves, controllers and pumps.
• Ability to operate light motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Valid California Driver’s License
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience and basic knowledge of irrigation parts.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. up to shoulder height.
• Must be able to withstand working in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours per day.

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.