Job Description
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Responsible for performing a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings and grounds, including the lodging, retail stores, restaurants and employee housing. This will include plumbing, HVAC, minor electrical, equipment and other standard maintenance repairs as required in a safe and efficient manner.
- Diagnose and repair problems in such areas as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, masonry, painting, and waste management systems within established company guidelines.
- Complete and track assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards in a safe and timely manner
- Assist with organizing and prioritizing service requests and general maintenance tasks
- Assist in the preparation of staff work assignments, preventative maintenance schedules, and maintenance budgets
- Maintain customer service standards responding to all requests/complaints to minimize/solve problems in a timely and safe manner
- Assist with maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools sufficient for providing the appropriate level of service
- Regularly inspect the business grounds and buildings to identify maintenance needs
- Train and promote safe work practices according to company and industry standards
- Actively participate in creating a positive work environment promoting team work
- Understand the Company’s ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, policies, goals, and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities within these areas
- Other duties per Duties Checklist and as assigned
- Possess a wide range of maintenance skills and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to carry out a wide range of repairs with excellent quality
- Excellent customer service and people skills
- Must be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend, holiday shifts
- Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to meet and/or exceed customer expectations
- Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment. Position involves frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
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A Life in the Park – The Best Career in Death Valley:
You can be an integral part of more than 3.3 million acres of desert scenery, wildlife, undisturbed wilderness and history. Home to the lowest point in the western hemisphere, Badwater at 282 feet below sea level, and bounded to the west by 11,049 foot Telescope Peak, Death Valley is a dramatic and beautiful place to work and live. Experience Stovepipe Wells by working with us everyday in one of the best hotels in Death Valley.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Death Valley Lodging Company is looking for professional and energetic applicants that have experience in hotel/resort properties who love national parks as much as we do. Since we are open all year, candidates seeking a year-round position will be shown preference, but we do accept some seasonal employees. Please let us know your availability when applying.
Death Valley Lodging Company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to employees who satisfy each respective plan’s eligibility requirements including service and employment classification.
Key benefits include the following:
- Health & Dental Plans
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holiday time, Paid Sick Days
Leaves of Absence including the following:
- Personal
- Family Medical (in compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993)
- Military (in compliance with the USERRA)
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Room and Board:
We do provide employee housing. Housing is typically dorm-style, and you will share a room with one other person; bathrooms are shared between two rooms. Cable is provided at no additional charge.
We also have full hook-up RV sites for those with their own RV.
A fitness center and laundry facilities are available at no cost for all employees living on-site, and three meals a day are provided in our employee dining room.
Dorm room and RV site cost is $50 per week; payment will be deducted from your payroll (bi-weekly).
Things to do in Death Valley and surrounding areas:
- Badwater at 282 feet below sea level
- Telescope Peak at 11, 049 feet above sea level
- Mesquite Sand Dunes
- Scotty’s Castle
- Las Vegas, NV – 2.5 hours
- Los Angeles, CA – 5 hours
Getting Here and Getting Around:
Located right on Highway 190, we are in the heart of Death Valley National Park. There is no public transportation, so we highly recommend you bring your own vehicle.