Golf Course Mechanic - Oasis at Death Valley

Overview

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 have swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs and open year-round.

We’re hiring Golf Course Mechanic to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:

Position reports to golf course superintendent and/or assistant golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. The program includes the repair of failing equipment, keeping records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment. The golf course mechanic places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.

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)

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:

Full-Time, Year-Round

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment including, diesel-, electric-and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks, trenches, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
• Instruct and/or train golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
• Prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchase repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Keep complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, and costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
• Spot check equipment for performance on the course, frequently make emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and service or supervise servicing of equipment prior to use.
• Oversee the shop area maintenance.
• Regulate employees’ use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, and perform other duties as directed by the superintendent
  
  

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses
• Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
• Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession
• Ability to move heavy objects
• Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriates maintenance work
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records
• Knowledge of and/ or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
  
  

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to withstand working in extreme temperatures.
  
  

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.