Irrigation Manager - Oasis at Death Valley

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 an Irrigation Manager to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

The Resort Irrigation Manager oversees the complete program operation, and maintenance of the irrigation systems for the Oasis at Death Valley Resort’s landscapes, golf courses, topiaries and other outdoor areas. This role requires complete technical irrigation expertise encompassing computer/control systems, Pumps and their related filter and pressure systems, Valves, sensors and plant to water distribution needs and uniformity. This position also requires strong operational management background to ensure water efficiency, plant health and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.

The incumbent will be required to build a seasonal preventative maintenance guide to ensure proper care of all areas requiring irrigation. Create and update the irrigation system on drawings indicating valve, head and line locations.

Position Type:
Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $31.25 - $33.65 Hourly

Schedule:

Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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.

• 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!

• 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

• 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!

• Develop irrigation plans tailored to resort landscape to ensure efficiency and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Schedule and direct personnel, equipment, and subcontractors to deliver quality irrigation services.
• Maintain, Identify, and correct Irrigation system problems and electrical problems.
• Document daily activities; maintain accurate repair records.
• Assist with daily ground maintenance using a structured program.
• Monitor all aspects of the irrigation system and identify any problems as they arise. Repair as required.
• Apply preventative maintenance programs for all equipment and landscape for maximum irrigation efficiency.
• Create and enforce maintenance schedule
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical and hydraulic issues in pumps and irrigations systems.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrications, leak checks and hydraulic issues in pumps.
• Maintain clean, organized and stocked workstations in the irrigation parts room and assigned equipment.
• Recognize safety hazards and act accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Respond to all emergencies requiring irrigation needs.
• Must demonstrate professional and courteous behavior with all guests and employees.

• Knowledge of all electrical and hydraulics parts related to the irrigation system including valves,…