What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter - Grand Canyon National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Grand Canyon National Park!
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 3 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 Carpenter to Live. Work. Explore. at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon!
Job Summary:
Complete assigned work orders and projects relating to carpentry of company facilities.
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $20.10 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 and Perks:
- Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
- Paid Day off on your birthday with restaurant & retail discounts
- Discounted mule rides
- Summer Property Olympics
- Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
- Exclusive retail, lodging, and dining discounts at other Xanterra properties
- Generous benefit program for eligible employees
- 15% Verizon service/products discount
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Perform 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 do cleanup of site to housekeeping standards.
- Prioritize work orders for carpentry, based on guestroom occupancy, weather, and National Park Service requirements.
- Provide training and development to lower Carpenter grades.
- Adhere to all safety, risk management and environmental policies concerning tasks.
- Wear required personal protective equipment in performance of tasks.
- Be available for after hours on-call duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum three-years experience as a commercial grade carpenter.
- Possess experience in the following skills:
- Repair of all types of wooden and metal windows and doors.
- Install and repair drywall.
- Install sheet metal such as stacks, ducts, flashings, gutters and downspouts.
- Lay out and construct all phases of rough carpentry.
- Lay out doors all types of millwork, such as cabinets, counter tops, shelving, windows and doors.
- Mix, pour and finish concrete of all types such as footers, stemwalls, slabs, sidewalks and steps.
- Install and repair masonry structures, including the mixing of mortar and laying block and brick.
- Install and repair all types of tile including walls, ceilings and floors.
- Install and repair all type of roofing including shingles, shakes, composition and metal.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and building plans.
- Ability to give an accurate estimate of time and material necessary for a given project.
- Working knowledge of safe operation of power tools/equipment.
- Possess or obtain a valid Arizona’s Driver’s License within 90 days of start date and comply with the company vehicle policy.
- Possess physical ability to perform tasks such as entering confined space, ascending/descending ladders, lifting and climbing roofs.
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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