HVAC Technician

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 HVAC Technician to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:
We are looking for an HVAC Technician to assist with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of domestic and commercial refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems as well as ice-making equipment. This role requires overtime and on-call shifts as required by the Chief of Engineering or other leader. 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
Start Dates: February and March Start Dates
Pay: $23.05/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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:

• 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!

Responsibilities:

• Uses and maintains A/C tools and equipment.
• Reads, analyzes, and works with voltages from micro to 240 volts, single phase.
• Reads and works from refrigeration and electrical schematics.
• Provides assistance to other trades or departments as requested by the Chief of Engineering or other leader.
• Maintain a spirit of cooperation within the department and throughout the property.

Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 1 year documented experience with basic knowledge and ability to perform the following tasks:
  • Basic knowledge and skills to work and maintain A/C equipment.
  • Ability to sweat copper.
  • Ability to assist in troubleshooting domestic and commercial heat pumps, A/C, refrigeration, and ice making equipment.
  • Ability to use applicable A/C equipment.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and work with voltages ranging from micro to 240.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and work from refrigeration and electrical schematics.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to lift and carry 60 lbs.
• The ability to climb and work from a ladder up to 30 feet from ground level.
• The ability to enter and work in crawl spaces and attics.

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.