Valley Irrigation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Grounds 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 Irrigation Supervisor to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:
As an Irrigation Supervisor, you would supervise, maintain and manage irrigation systems. This would include managing irrigation performance by observation of turf and plant material conditions and implement corrective action for over-watering. In addition, the Irrigation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing staff and team members with professionalism, following the Xanterra standards of conduct.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Season Dates: Mid July
Pay: $21.65/hr
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include early starts, 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) 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!

• You will work directly for the Grounds Superintendent and be the front-line supervisor.
• Supervise irrigation staff and assign daily tasks under the direction of the ground’s superintendent.
• Help interview, hire, train, and evaluate team members.
• Develop a preventative maintenance program for all irrigation areas.
• Design irrigation systems that enhance the overall experience and the overall presentation of the property.
• Maintain assigned irrigation area.
• Repair pipe breaks (PVC and Poly)
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning sprinkler heads.
• Identify and repair electrical problems.
• Maintain, Identify, and correct Irrigation Clock problems.
• Spot-water dry areas
• Document daily activities; maintain accurate repair records.
• Conduct continual visual inspections of areas.
• Familiarize irrigation systems through irrigation plans and as-builts.
• Assist with irrigation projects.
• Assist in irrigation system start up and winterizing.
• Assist with daily ground maintenance.
• Apply preventative maintenance programs for maximum irrigation efficiency.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations in the irrigation parts room and assigned equipment.
• Recognize safety hazards and act accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to demonstrate professional and courteous behavior with all guests and employees.

• Knowledge of buildings and trades use tools
• Knowledge of Irrigation systems, Torro Links experience preffered
• Turf Management degree prefered
• Supervisory principles and practices
• Must hold a current state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. up to shoulder height.
• Must be able to withstand working in extreme summer temperatures.
• Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours per day
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and grasp.
• Must be able to talk or hear, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

• Knowledge of buildings and trades use tools
• Knowledge of Irrigation systems, Torro Links experience preffered
• Turf Management degree prefered
• Supervisory principles and practices
• Must hold a current state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. up to shoulder height.
• Must be able to withstand working in extreme summer temperatures.
• Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours per day
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and grasp.
• Must be able to talk or hear, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.