Death Valley, California
Posted: 04-Dec-25
Location: Death Valley, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: 21.15
Categories:
Internal Number: 37242
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/Hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the 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 grounds 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
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!
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.
Physical Requirements include:
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. up to shoulder height.
- Must be able to withstand working in extreme temperatures.
- Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours per day.
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