Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Firefighting 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 Firefighter to Live. Work. Explore. at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon!

Job Summary:
Our Firefighters are to provide firefighting services and First Responder services for Xanterra South Rim.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $18.90 per hour

Housing: A private room in a shared apartment, $267/month, payroll-deducted
Schedule: Typically a strraight 40-hour schedule with sleep built in (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 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!

• Respond to fire calls in Grand Canyon Village, as well as for any fires throughout the South Rim area. Investigate and/or report the incident working within NPS protocols.
• Respond to EMS calls for all Xanterra properties and throughout the South Rim territory as assigned by NPS Fire Chief.
• Participate in training sessions as designated by Xanterra Fire Captain, NPS Fire Chief, or Risk Manager.
• Assist NPS Visitor and Resource Protection staff and/or Wildland Fire Battalion Chief, following their assignments and orders. Xanterra staff will operate under the Incident Command System for all South Rim incidents.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all NPS Law Enforcement, Fire Department and Technical Rescue employees.
• Resolve situations within your control and within guidelines as established by Risk Manager and NPS Fire Chief.
• Compile daily logs, report to appropriate entity, write reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enroll, attend, and successfully complete ongoing training classes as determined by Fire Captain and/or NPS Fire Chief.
• Perform BAT and Urinalysis testing to current standards on employees per company policy as needed.
• Adhere to all Risk Management, safety, environmental, and NPS Fire Department policies.
• May be called upon to assist with hazardous materials incidents performing to the certified level of training of each employee.
• Must maintain current EMS certifications, Fire certifications and attend minimum annual Live Fire Refresher as hosted by NPS.
• Complete an annual Wildland Pack Test to maintain Structural/Wildland eligibility which encompasses 45 pounds over three miles in less than 46 minutes.
• Assist F&S Security Officers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Fire Captain or NPS Fire Chief which may include daily, weekly, or monthly vehicle checks on fire apparatus or ambulances, cleaning of respective fire stations, snow removal, and/or cleaning of F&S vehicles and fire apparatus.

• Obtain Incident Safety Officer (ISO) Certification within two years of hire.
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 must be completed within six months of hire.
• HazMat First Responder, and Operations certification desired.
• Wildland (S-130/S-190) preferred, or complete within one year of hire.
• Must possess a valid National Registry EMT Certification.
• Must possess Arizona State Structural Firefighter I &II or equivalent IFSAC or ProBoard Certifications
• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License and comply with the Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.
• BAT and Urinalysis training must be successfully completed.
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age at time of hire.
• Ability to meet all medical and physical agility requirements for firefighters in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001.
• Excellent written, verbal, and problem solving skills; plus ability to interact effectively with guests, employees and other designated officials.
• Ability to calmly deal with medical, fire, or safety situations.
• Working knowledge of radio communications.

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.