Irrigation Technician

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 Technician to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:
Maintain and manage irrigation systems and performance by observation of turf and plant material conditions at the Oasis at Death Valley. This position will implement corrective action for over-watering or lack of watering and report problems to grounds supervisor. 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 
Pay: $21.15/hr 
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic electrical and hydraulics related to the system including valves, controllers and pumps.

• Ability to operate light motorized equipment.

• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work.

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

• Valid California Driver’s License

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience and basic knowledge of irrigation parts.

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!