Grand Canyon National Park Jobs at Xanterra South Rim L.L.C. Recreation •Hiking •Photography •Biking •Camping •Wildlife Viewing •Rafting •Bus Tours •Employee Trips www.grandcanyonlodges.com Lifestyle Changes • Isolation – Flagstaff, the nearest city, is 144 kilometers away – Phoenix is 4 hours away – Las Vegas is 5 hours away Image from Google Maps www.grandcanyonlodges.com Climate GCNP is a high-altitude desert • 2400 meters above sea level – Some feel mild effects of altitude sickness • Low humidity, very dry – Drink lots of water and use moisturizer • Summer – – Temperatures are high during the day and low at night Arizona has monsoons, isolated afternoon thunderstorms • Winter – – Temperatures can stay below freezing for extended periods Annual snowfall on the South Rim is about 40 centimeters www.grandcanyonlodges.com Resources Photo by Gary Barnes • Shuttle Buses – Provides shuttle services to popular destinations around the park. Xanterra also provides an employees shuttle for transportation to and from work. • • • • • General Store Clinic Post Office Chase Bank Many Religious Services www.grandcanyonlodges.com Employee Housing Housing is shared dormitory or cabins. Housing costs 42.5¢ per hour worked and no more than $17 a week. TV w/ basic cable in lobby Free laundry facilities Free linens, a pillow is $5 Send roommate requests to mreilly@xanterra.com www.grandcanyonlodges.com Employee Meals Employee Cafeteria Inexpensive meals are provided at the Employee Cafeteria. Lunch and dinner specials as well as a vegetarian selection are prepared daily. Public Cafeterias Employees may also eat at the two public cafeterias for a 50% discount. www.grandcanyonlodges.com E-Café Menu www.grandcanyonlodges.com Recreation Center Featuring pool and ping pong tables, free Wi-Fi, a big screen TV, karaoke nights, classes and programs, video games, and video rentals. The Recreation Center also coordinates trips and sports activities. For a $10 per month membership fee, you can use the weight room, high-speed DSL computer stations, and get discounts on some activities. www.grandcanyonlodges.com Rooms Guest Room Attendant $8.00 •GRA’s clean and prepare the guest rooms and cabins for occupancy. •This work requires constant movement, bending and lifting. www.grandcanyonlodges.com Food & Beverage Cafeteria Worker $7.80 •Takes food order requests from the guests and plates the food and presents it, clears tables, stocks side stands and beverages. •High-volume and fast-paced position. •Lots of public contact, long periods of standing, heavy lifting. www.grandcanyonlodges.com Food & Beverage Kitchen Utility $7.80 •Responsible for dish and pot washing machine operation, employee dining room operation, maintaining sanitation standards. •Continual movement, heavy lifting required. www.grandcanyonlodges.com Dates of Availability • You will be required to work the dates listed on your job offer • If you do not, you will not be considered a completion • Conflicts with University start date need to be worked out before you arrive www.grandcanyonlodges.com If you are hired: • Book return flight at least 2 days after last work date on your offer. • Apply for your Social Security Card in Flagstaff, before coming to the Grand Canyon. • Arrive before 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of your scheduled arrival week (date of offer). • First day of work will be Thursday following your arrival. www.grandcanyonlodges.com The Canyon Informer • It provides important information about how to get to the Grand Canyon and what to bring • Review information carefully and thoroughly www.grandcanyonlodges.com F&B Jobs: Bring Correct Footwear Color should be black Should be labeled KitchenSafe or SlipResistant Other Jobs: No open toe or open heel Flat bottom Dark in color Comfortable We provide rest of uniform for FREE! www.grandcanyonlodges.com Incorrect Footwear for the job Shoes need a closed back to make sure it does not come off Open toe footwear is unsafe when working Heels are dangerous in working environments Shoes need nonslip bottoms to prevent injuries www.grandcanyonlodges.com Xanterra Grand Canyon South Rim Please feel free to ask the Xanterra South Rim L.L.C. Representative for additional information On-Line www.grandcanyonlodges.com Toll Free Telephone 1-888-224-0330 follow us on Facebook® www.facebook.com/GrandCanyonJobs and Twitter www.twitter.com/GrandCanyonJobs www.grandcanyonlodges.com