Overview:
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 Assistant Director of Engineering to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!
Job Summary:
Join our team in Death Valley as an Assistant Director of Engineering at our resort! You'll assist in planning new facilities, managing maintenance operations, and ensuring timely completion of preventative maintenance tasks. You'll also oversee procurement, budgeting, and compliance with health and safety regulations. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding role in a unique location, apply now!
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $72,696-$90,833
Housing: Employee housing provided for this role
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:
* Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are complimentary at any outlet, immediate family members and one guest.
* 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!
Responsibilities:
* Assists with the planning of new facilities, remodels and installation of new equipment.
* In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director of Engineering will assume management responsibilities for the entire maintenance and engineering operation.
* Prepares and administers the resort wide preventative maintenance program.
* Ensures all preventative maintenance work orders, tasks, and service contracts are scheduled and accomplished in a timely and professional manner.
* Coordinates resort-wide maintenance procurement transactions to ensure timely and economic procurement of maintenance materials.
* Assists Director with monitoring input into the computerized maintenance system (CMMS).
* Assists with creating the department budget and oversees expenditures and labor to meet department financial plan.
* Assists with the training of the maintenance facility employees and ensures all assigned staff receives proper training and documentation.
* Assists with inspecting maintenance work areas for health and safety regulation compliance.
* Assists with compiling, evaluating, and disseminating all internally generated condition assessment deficiencies, environmental audits and safety audits.
* Assists Director in compiling data for the Company's annual and 3-year Capital Expense Account (CEA) project list. Assigns priorities to the CEA list for approval and implementation.
* Ensures the department is complying with all company, federal laws and regulations regarding HAZMAT, HAZCOM, risk management, confined space, lockout-tagout, ergonomics, ADA access and vehicle use.
* Complies with all company environmental policies and procedures.
* Oversees all timekeeping, scheduling and meal break compliance in accordance with Xanterra policies and California labor laws.
* Must be able to demonstrate professional and courteous behavior with all guests and employees.
* All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Knowledge of HVAC and Electrical
* Solid Plumbing knowledge
* Knowledge of construction, mechanical and specialized trade skills.
* Experience with INFOR/EAM or other CMMS program, including report analysis and preventative maintenance scheduling.
* Experience with developing and managing financial plans.
* Must have strong leadership and guest service skills.
* Knowledge of rules, regulations and laws concerning environmental issues, risk management and safety.
* Must have working knowledge of all Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Must possess physical stamina and condition to withstand heavy labor related to work in an extreme outside environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to effectively handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
* Must possess or obtain a valid driver's license and comply with the Xanterra company vehicle policy.
Physical Requirements include:
* Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, using eye/hand coordination, handling, wrist motion.
* Frequently walk and lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
* Occasionally sit, handle, reach outward, reach above shoulder, squat, or kneel, lift/carry and push or pull up to 30lbs.
* May need to lift heavy objects and load them into their vehicles, requiring upper body strength and physical stamina.
* Will be required to stand long periods of time and to occasionally walk-up flights of stairs.
* Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme conditions which include extreme hot conditions in the Summer.
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.
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