Trail Maintenance Supervisor - Grand Canyon National Park

Overview:

Join our team at Grand Canyon National Park! Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Grand Canyon National Park, you will get all three! No matter what your jobs is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, The Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top notch hospitality.

Employment Type: Full-time, Year-Round

Salary: Starting at $19.00/hr.

Job Summary:

Safe and efficient maintenance of Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails. Supervision of the crew sent to accomplish that maintenance.

As our employee, you receive extremely affordable employee housing, discounted meals, employee discounts to explore other Xanterra properties and a generous benefits program for eligible employees. By working with Xanterra Travel Collection among the beauty of Grand Canyon National Park, this is your change to Live, Work, and Explore in one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

Responsibilities:

• Employ good judgment and expertise as to the best manner in which to repair the trails.
• Overnight stays at Phantom Ranch may be required from time to time. Based on the mixed-gender nature of the Trail crews and limited employee housing at the bottom of the Canyon, employees may be required to share room accommodations with team members of the opposite sex. Employees will have access to gender-specific shower and restroom facilities, but will be expected to sleep in a co-ed bunk house.
• Adhere to all safety, risk management and environmental policies.
• Ensure that the goals and objectives established by livery management are carried out by the crew.
• Maintain an efficient packing system to maximize time at work sites.
• Train trail crew members in the appropriate procedures to accomplish their task.
• Assist with the repair of mule-related impact on the Canyon Vistas, Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails.
• Repair gear as necessary and report defective equipment to the Livery Manager.
• Document and report the work completed by the crew as requested by the Livery Manager.
• Work with trail crew members and Livery Manager to ensure the safe and healthy use of mules in the trail crew operation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• As needed, assist the National Park Service trail crew with repairs needed on the inner canyon trails.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience handling horses or mules, and proven equestrian skills.
• Possess physical ability to hike in and out of sites when necessary.
• Ability to handle extremes in weather and working conditions and exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Possess or obtain valid Arizona drivers license and comply with Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.
• Possess physical agility and ability to stay in the saddle for extended periods of time.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Having own saddle and tack preferred.
• Ability to learn two-way radio system.

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 status as a protected veteran.