Live. Work. Explore. as a Carpenter at The Oasis at Death Valley!
Situated in a lush, spring-fed oasis, surrounded by the vast desert of Death Valley National Park!
- year round
- Location:
- Death Valley, California
- Wages/Pay:
- $21.10 / hour
- Experience:
- Previous experience required
- Start Date:
- Starts immediately!
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 a Carpenter to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Carpenter to construct, repair, and remodel structures and furnishings at the Oasis at Death Valley. Our mission is to provide legendary service to our guests visiting from all over the world, and your work is instrumental to our success!
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Season Dates: March 2024 Start Dates
Pay: $21.10/Hour
Schedule: 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)
- Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style)
- 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 and Perks:
- Free Death Valley National Park pass
- Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports courts
- Exclusive Retail and Dining discounts at the Oasis
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities:
- Layout and construct all phases of rough framing.
- Install and repair drywall.
- Install and repair wooden and metal windows including sliders, single-hung, awning, and casement styles.
- Install and repair wooden and metal doors including bi-pass, swinging, bi-fold, arcadia, and pocket styles.
- Install and repair roofing including shingles, shakes, composition, built-up, metal, and tile applications.
- Install and repair sheet-metal products including stacks, ducts, flashing, gutters, and downspouts.
- Install, repair, and grout floor and wall tiles.
- Reads and works from blueprints.
- Provides assistance to other trades or departments as requested by the Chief of Engineering (or designate).
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of (5) years of documented experience with complete knowledge and ability to perform the tasks of this craft.
- Have a neat and clean appearance.
- Must be available to work all shifts and weekends.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Good problem-solving skills
- Must have a drivers’ license.
- Ability to operate shop equipment.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to lift, stand, crawl and bend during normal daily activities.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
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.