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Golf & Greenskeeping Internship - The Oasis at Death Valley
Xanterra Travel Collection
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Posted: 29-Jan-25
Location: Death Valley, California
Type: Temp – Full -Time
Salary: $16.65
Categories:
Other
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 35877
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our 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.
This internship allows interns to gain hands-on experience within the golf course management world while participating in online and in person classes to learn about other hospitality career paths
To be eligible for this internship, you must:
Relocate to Death Valley National Park in California for the duration of the program
Be studying or interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry
The Details: Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time Internship Season Dates: May 14th 2025 - August 8th 2025 Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays). During high business volume this position may require overtime. Current Schedule is - Summer: 4:30 am - 1:00 pm, Spring: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm and Winter: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the Golf & Greens intern will maintain gardens and lawns. Caring for and cultivating foliage including planting, fertilizing, weeding, watering, trimming and pruning, soil conditioning, mulching and applying pesticides. Ensuring pathways, stairs, outdoor seating and other structures are free of debris. Installing, repairing and irrigation systems. Operating and maintaining garden and landscaping equipment.
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)
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:
Seasonal
Sick Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Learning and Development Program
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
15% Verizon service/products discount
$350 Referral Bonus Program
The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
Operates lawn mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, and tees and around trees. Edges cart paths, rakes, and maintains sand bunkers.
Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tees and drop area divots.
Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the golf course mechanic.
Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance area.
Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers, and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs.
Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of golf course. May use the following machines: tractor, spreader, verti-cutter, aerifier, top-dresser, and trencher.
Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
Learn about operations at a high volume resort property
Complete all online courses according to the set schedule.
Attend all in person courses
Network with managers and directors in your department
Identify some of the challenges and solutions for operating a sustainable hospitality enterprise within a National Park.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have valid Driver's License (learner's permit not accepted)
Knowledge of lawn care and maintenance machinery.
Experience with all walking mowers and tractors.
Physical Demands:
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.
Live, work, and explore in some of the most beautiful places on earth! Xanterra Travel Collection is the largest operator of lodges, restaurants, and other concessions in some of America’s most renowned national parks and owner of some of the world’s top travel and adventure companies. At Xanterra, we are a welcoming community of employees who work hard, share a passion for the environment and enjoy creating memorable experiences for our guests. From the Oasis in Death Valley National Park to the Grand Canyon and multiple epic locations in-between, you can live, work and explore where others vacation. Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? 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!