Lead Firefighter - 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 Security 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 Lead Firefighter to Live. Work. Explore. at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon!

Job Summary:

To provide security, firefighting and first responder services for Xanterra South Rim and supervise Firefighters and Security Officers.  

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $24.85 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!

• Supervise and advise firefighters and security officers with assistance from Security Lieutenant for assigned shift.
• Ensure that assigned staff is adhering to the Risk Management and F&S Policies and Procedures.
• Respond to fire calls for the Grand Canyon Village, investigate and report the incident.
• Under the direction of the Captain, will be responsible for training Firefighters.  
• Will assist in reviewing all Officers’ reports for clarity, accuracy, completeness and ensure the reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Will ensure that monthly checks are completed for company owned portable fire extinguishers and recorded.
• Respond to medical calls for Xanterra properties. 
• Participate in fire training sessions and be on call for Xanterra firefighter duties, and fire department callouts.
• Assist National Park Service Law Enforcement and Fire Departments on scene, and follow instructions/directives given by incident commander.     
• Maintain a professional working relationship with National Park Service Law Enforcement and Fire Departments.
• Resolve situations within your control and within guidelines established by Risk Management, the Fire Department and National Park Service Law Enforcement.
• Enroll, attend and successfully complete ongoing training classes as determined by the Fire & Security Captain.
• Adhere to all Risk Management, safety and environmental policies.
• May be called upon to assist in the handling, storage and/or disposal of hazardous materials
• Must maintain Fire & EMS certifications and refreshers as needed.
• Complete an annual Wildland Pack Test to maintain Structural/Wildland eligibility (45 pounds, 3 miles in less than 46 minutes). 
• Assist Firefighters and Security Officers as needed.
• Must successfully obtain certifications and perform BAT and Urinalysis testing on employees per company policy as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Arizona State Structural Firefighter I/II (Ifsac or ProBoard), HazMat First Responder, and National Registry EMS (EMT-B or First Responder).  Ability to meet all medical and physical agility requirements for firefighters in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001.
• Wildland (S-130/S-190) preferred, or complete within one year of hire.
• Firefighter I Instructor, Fire Officer I [or equivalent Officer class]. Certifications should be obtained within one year of promotion to Lead.
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 must be completed within six months of hire.
• ICS 300, 400 must be completed within eighteen months of hire
• Successfully complete Engineer/Operator certification within eighteen months of hire.
• Must have working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and internet browsers.
• 2 to 3 years of management experience in the fire service or a similar job field.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and comply with the company Driver Safety Program.
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age at time of hire.
• 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, security 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.

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