Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Golf & 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 a Greenskeeper to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, 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.
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $17.55/Hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
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.
- All 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 lawn care and maintenance machinery.
- Experience with all walking mowers and tractors.
Physical Requirements include:
- 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 their 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, have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
