What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter - Full time position at Internal Career Site?
Overview
We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.
Join our Maintenance team, at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!
Why the Maintenance Department?We are a welcoming team who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy providing memorable experiences for our guests in hospitality and on the train. We are vast department that wear many hats such as HVAC, building maintenance, Electrical, mechanical and more! If you enjoy working with your hands and belonging with a team who shares these passions, join the Maintenance Department!
Job Summary:
This is a full-time year round position located in Williams Arizona! This position come with opportunity with room to expand and grow your career. As a Carpenter II (intermediate) you would work with the Maintenance team to complete work orders, projects, and other carpentry projects at Grand Canyon Railway.
The Details:Position Type: Full-Time, Year-RoundPay: $20.05 an hour
Life at the Grand Canyon Railway:
- No employee housing available
- Generous benefit program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more!
- 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 gym and pool access
- Free train tickets
- Free entry to Bearizona
- Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Maintain a Safe and Efficient Carpenter Shop. Ensure shop is swept, equipment secure and material properly secured stored.
- Handle assigned work orders regarding carpentry, interior and exterior, in a timely, thorough and cost effective manner.
- Maintain high levels of quality control throughout carpentry projects.
- Order supplies for projects, ensuring that material(s) are matched, and/or approved materials, especially regarding the historic structures.
- Maintain a clean work site and cleanup of site to housekeeping standards.
- Prioritize work orders for carpentry, based on guestroom occupancy, weather, and Railway Service requirements.
- Adhere to all safety, risk management and environmental policies concerning tasks.
- Adhere to Lock Out /Tag Procedures
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A valid Arizona Driver’s License, and be able to comply with the Xanterra/GCR Company Vehicle Policy.
- Minimum three-year’s experience as a commercial grade carpenter.
- Someone that can operate power tools and equipment safely and in compliance with manufacturers specifications
- This person needs to have the ability to communication verbally & written to provide clear instructions/directions
- Problem solving and troubleshooting issues is also a great skill to possess.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, walking, balancing, climbing, twisting, eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/ stooping, ascending and descending ladder.
- Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing.
- Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
- Constant carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 10lbs.
- Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 25lbs.
- Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs.
- Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking.
- Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.
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.
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