Electrician - Oasis at Death Valley

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance 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 are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

We’re hiring an Electrician to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:The Electrician will perform service repairs on electrical equipment and facilities at the Oasis!

The Details:Position Type: Full-time Year-round

Start Dates: As soon as possible on next available check in date (approximately three weeks)

Pay: $23.50/ hrSchedule: 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) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• 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:

• 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
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and repairs in a timely and thorough manner, maintaining cost effectiveness in repairs for industrial, kitchen and residential electrical and gas fired equipment and facilities.
• Evaluate condition of equipment and make recommendations for repair or replacement. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus; electrical and gas components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the malfunction and correct the problem.  Advise management regarding safety and cost effectiveness of equipment operation.
• Oversee completion and documentation of work orders, ensuring accuracy and detail with regard to materials, labor, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform preventive scheduled maintenance on electrical and gas fired equipment as directed.
• Perform all work with guest service in mind, keeping equipment and operational down time to a minimum.
• Assist with installation of electrical and gas fired equipment.
• Adhere to all aspects of the National Electrical Code.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, vertical boom lift, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical and gas fired equipment.
• Adhere to all safety, risk management, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in the training and development of lower Electrician grades. This would include installation of motors, transformers, circuit breakers and other devices related to electrical and gas fired appliances/equipment; diagnosing and maintaining other electrical and gas fired equipment in a safe manner.
• Required to attend the following Xanterra courses within 3 months: (1) LOTO, (2) Confined Space, (3) Electrical Safety, (4) Personal Protective Equipment, (4) Ladder Safety, (5) Defensive Driving (6) Fall Protection (7) Other related safety training pertinent to the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years experience as an Electrician.
• Ability to work with voltages ranging from 0-480 volts (1200k volts where applicable), which includes single phase and three phase.
• Possess working knowledge on National Electrical Code.
• Ability to read, comprehend and draw schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to distinguish between “delta” and “Y” connected transformers.
• Ability to give an accurate estimate of time and material necessary for a given project.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and repair control circuits using a variety of testing equipment including ammeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes and test lamps.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and repair commercial and residential electrical and gas fired kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to bend rigid and electrical metallic tubing conduits.
• Ability to install residential wiring including Romex and flexible conduit.
• Ability to install 3-way and 4-way light switches.
• Ability to perform limited electrical motor repair.
• Possess or obtain a valid California Driver’s License within 90 days of start date and comply with the Xanterra Vehicle Policy.
• Have the physical ability to perform the tasks of the job including entering confined space and ascending/descending ladders.

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.