Barn Maintenance Worker - Grand Canyon South Rim

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Wrangler & Trail 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 Barn Maintenance Worker to Live. Work. Explore. at the south rim of the Grand Canyon!

Job Summary:

Safe and efficient cleaning and maintenance of livery corrals and related facilities.

The Details:

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Pay: $16.05 per hour

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
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assist with the cleaning and repair of mule-related impact in the livery barns, corrals and related facilities.
• Work with livery managers to prioritize daily assignments to maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness for the livery corrals and facilities.
• Operate heavy machinery such as skid steer, tractor, and dump truck, to clean corral, unload feed, dump manure, and assist with snow removal.
• Adhere to all safety, risk management and environmental policies.
• Feed mules as directed by livery management.
• Overnight stays at Phantom Ranch may be required from time to time. Based on the mixed-gender nature of the Trail crews and limited employee housing at the bottom of the Canyon, employees may be required to share room accommodations with team members of the opposite sex. Employees will have access to gender-specific shower and restroom facilities, but will be expected to sleep in a co-ed bunk house.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience handling horses or mules.
• Ability to handle extremes in weather and working conditions and exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Possess valid Arizona Driver’s License and comply with the Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.
• Possess physical ability to perform tasks of the position including entering confined spaces, ascending/descending ladder and safely lifting up to eighty pounds.
  
  

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.