HVAC Technician - Grand Canyon South Rim

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations!  Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks.  All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season.  Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance 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 an HVAC Mechanic to Live. Work. Explore. at the south rim of the Grand Canyon!

Job Summary:
HVAC Technician maintain and repair refrigeration and AC units at the Grand Canyon.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $18.65 - $24.85 per hour (depending on experience)
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:

• Eligible for a private bedroom in a shared apartment at a cost of $267.00 per month which covers the cost of rent and utilities.
• 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:

• 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 Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
• Paid Day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Maintain all refrigeration and HVAC equipment on GCNPL property according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment as indicated on maintenance requests in a timely and correct manner while maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Assist with seasonal schedule for turning on and shutting down evaporative cooler units in the designated buildings.
• Assist with installation of new refrigeration units and heating units.
• Adhere to all safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures regarding refrigeration and HVAC work.
• Wear all personal protective gear required for the position.
• Assist in the training and development of lower Refrigeration/HVAC grades.
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum four years experience in Refrigeration mechanics and HVAC, and possess valid “Refrigeration Handling & Recovery” certificate.
• Ability to repair or replace domestic and commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and ice cubers, ranging from fractional horsepower up to 100 ton.
• Ability to dehydrate refrigeration systems with use of a vacuum pump.
• Ability to read and use refrigeration analyzing meters.
• Ability to work with voltages ranging from 0-480, single and 3-phase.
• Ability to read refrigeration and electric schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot refrigeration control circuits.
• Ability to repair circulating pumps and motors used on cooling towers and chiller systems.
• Ability to drain and winterize evaporative coolers, refrigeration equipment and ice cubers.
• Ability to join refrigeration copper, steel and aluminum piping; identify size of pipe and run steel or plastic pipe for cooling system.
• Ability to conduct daily inspections of refrigeration equipment to determine if equipment is in proper working condition.
• Ability to repair heating systems, which includes heat pumps and electric heat strips ranging from 0-480 volts.
• Possess or obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License within 90 days of start date and comply with the Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.
• Must possess physical ability to perform tasks, including entering confined spaces, ascending/descending ladders, and lifting.
• Must have proper certifications to handle refrigeration chemicals.

Physical Requirements include: Must have the ability to frequently stand, walk, reach outward, above the shoulder, squat/kneel, bend, lift/carry 10 - 50 lbs frequently and 51 - 100 lbs occasionally, as well as push/pull 12 - 25 lbs frequently and 26 - 100 lbs occasionally. 

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.

Salary : $19 - $25