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The Oasis at Death Valley

Death Valley is the largest U.S. National Park outside Alaska at 3.4 million acres and is renowned for being one of the driest and hottest places on earth.

The Oasis at Death Valley is located in beautiful Death Valley National Park in southern California. Just 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, and 275 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California.

Location
California
Season
Spring, Fall, and Winter
Staff size
300 - 325
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Shared Housing
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Intermittent

About 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 resort presents a complete contrast to the desolate desert landscape that surrounds it and features The Borax Museum, spring-fed swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, massage therapy, and conference and banquet facilities.

Death Valley National Park is open year-round, with over 1 million visitors each year.

The Employee Experience

Working at any one of our properties can be the experience of a lifetime, where you can create everlasting memories, life-long friendships and help make each guest visit a cherished memory.

For the person who loves the outdoors, this is the ideal location to live and work. After a good day’s work, our employees can take advantage of numerous hiking, biking, and photography opportunities within the park, or use the tennis courts, swimming pool, and golf course at no charge. For those with fitness in mind, we have an employee exercise and weight room. There is also a stable and horseback riding is available from October through May.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate candidates to join our community at The Oasis at Death Valley. Disclaimer: you must also not mind very hot temps! 

Room and Board

We have a variety of employee accommodations, including:

  • Shared, dorm-style housing
  • Shared, modular-style lodging
  • Single-status cabin accommodations for management
  • Free laundry facilities 
  • Free cable

Housing is based on the position held and is subject to change and designated upon arrival.

We also offer a limited number of spaces in our RV park. Full hook-ups are available.

Employee Perks

Along with competitive compensation, The Oasis offers on-property housing, employee discounts, and the experience of living in a national park.

  • Discounted employee housing
  • Free Transportation from Airport to Oasis at Death Valley - No Car Needed! 
  • Extremely Discounted Meal Plan 
  • Free Golf!
  • Endless Opportunities to Explore America's Second-Largest National Park
  • Lodging Discount - 50% off Best Available Rate
  • 30-40% Retail Discount at Xanterra Parks
  • Discounts at Xanterra Adventure Companies
  • 20-30% Food and Beverage Discounts at Xanterra Parks
  • 20-60% Discount on Entertainment through TicketsAtWork.com
  • 15% Verizon Phone Service/Products Discount
  • $350 Referral Bonus
  • Wellness Programs and Health Fairs
  • Planned Activities and Trips
  • Learning and Development
  • Free Laundry Facilities
  • Free access to Rec Center, Ranch Pool, Gym, and Sports Courts
  • Free Park Entrance
  • Free Cable 
  • Free WiFi
  • Jeep Rental Discount 
  • Discounted Horseback Rides in the Winter

Getting Here and Getting Around

The Oasis at Death Valley is located in Death Valley National Park. 

Like many national park properties, The Oasis is in a remote, isolated destination. However, unlike many national park settings, the Oasis is situated 120 miles west of Las Vegas, NV and 275 miles east of Los Angeles. The nearest municipality for activities such as shopping for daily items, vehicle servicing and doctors' and government offices, is Pahrump, NV, 60 miles or one hour driving time east of property.

New employees, who do not arrive by own conveyance, can schedule an employee shuttle pick up in the Las Vegas metro area. The employee shuttle picks up from the Harry Reid Airport, Best Western at the Airport and Silverton Hotel on Tuesday mornings.

Bringing one's own vehicle offers flexibility for recreation during time off and exploring the area. NOTE: Personal vehicles should be prepared to operate in extreme temperature conditions. The Oasis operates an on-property gas station for gasoline. 

For Fun

Death Valley is the largest U.S. National Park outside Alaska at 3.4 million acres and is renowned for being one of the driest and hottest places on earth, where you will find natural wonders unknown in any other part of the world.

It is hot, hot, hot here but we have lots of fun in the sun. You will be able to visit some of the most unique places on earth (check our photos out), play golf, go horseback riding, and just enjoy working in a remote well-known vacation spot!

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Jobs in the Spotlight

Current Job Openings

    Lodging

    Front Desk Agent

    $16.45 / hour
    Death Valley National Park

    Job Summary:
    We are looking for a Front Desk Agent to ensure a high-level of guest service by greeting and registering guests, checking out guests, taking reservations, ensuring billing accuracy, and answering/directing phone calls at the Oasis at Death Valley. 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: January 2024
    Pay: $16.45
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    APPLY NOW!

    Grounds

    Resort Landscape Manager

    $24.45 / hour
    Death Valley National Park

    Job Summary:
    The Resort Landscape Manager (we call it Grounds Superintendent at the resort)  is in control of all Grounds operations. This includes all operations for the resort grounds at The Inn, and grounds at the Ranch. Grounds responsibilities include all exterior spaces of the structures to include lawns, streets, trees, sidewalks, hedges, planting beds, walls, lighting, porches, etc.

    The Details:
    Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
    Pay: $24.45/Hour
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    APPLY NOW!

    Engineering & Maintenance

    Plumber

    $19.70 / hour
    Death Valley National Park

    Job Summary:
    Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs plumbing, gas systems, and equipment.

    The Details:
    Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
    Start Dates: December and January
    Pay: $19.70
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    APPLY NOW!

    Grounds

    Grounds Supervisor

    $20.30 / hour
    Death Valley National Park

    Job Summary:
    Design, install, care, and maintenance of all The Oasis at Death Valley plant materials and landscape features.

    The Details:
    Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
    Start Dates: January
    Pay: $20.30
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    APPLY NOW!

    Food & Beverage

    Cook

    $18.55 - $20.90 / hour
    Death Valley National Park

    Job Summary:
    Cooks should anticipate working across all stations and using all kitchen equipment. Depending on the venue, you can anticipate working multiple stations that include batch production, high volume ala carte, prep, pantry, and banquets.

    The Details:
    Position Type: Full-time, year-round preferred, some Seasonal positions may be available
    Start Dates: January start dates
    Pay: $18.55 - $20.90 DOE
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    APPLY NOW!

    Food & Beverage

    Assistant Restaurant Manager

    $24.45 / hour
    Death Valley National Park

    Job Summary:
    Assist in the management of all outlets at The Ranch at Death Valley F&B operations. Responsible for all front of house operations, including overseeing guest/customer service, employee relations, reservations, and the coordination of all F&B operations at the Ranch.

    The Details:
    Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
    Start Dates: November and December start dates
    Pay: $24.45
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    APPLY NOW!

    Grounds

    Irrigation Technician

    $19.15 / hour
    Death Valley National Park

    Job Summary:
    Maintain and manage irrigation systems and performance by observation of turf and plant material conditions at the Oasis at Death Valley. This position will implement corrective action for over-watering or lack of watering and report problems to grounds supervisor. 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: Year-Round 
    Season Dates: November or December 
    Pay: $19.15/hr 
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    APPLY NOW!

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