Grand Canyon
National Park
Jobs at
Xanterra South Rim L.L.C.
Recreation
•Hiking
•Photography
•Biking
•Camping
•Wildlife Viewing
•Rafting
•Bus Tours
•Employee Trips
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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
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Climate
GCNP is a high-altitude desert
• 2400 meters above sea level
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Some feel mild effects of altitude sickness
• Low humidity, very dry
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Drink lots of water and use moisturizer
• Summer
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Temperatures are high during the day and low
at night
Arizona has monsoons, isolated afternoon
thunderstorms
• Winter
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Temperatures can stay below freezing for
extended periods
Annual snowfall on the South Rim is about 40
centimeters
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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.
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General Store
Clinic
Post Office
Chase Bank
Many Religious Services
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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
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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.
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E-Café Menu
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The Canyon Informer
• It provides important information
about how to get to the Grand
Canyon and what to bring
• Review information carefully and
thoroughly
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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!
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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
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Xanterra Grand Canyon
South Rim
Please feel free to
ask the Xanterra
South Rim L.L.C.
Representative for
additional
information
On-Line
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Toll Free
Telephone
1-888-224-0330
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