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Grand Canyon

Jobs at. National Park. Grand Canyon. Xanterra South Rim L.L.C. Recreation. Hiking Photography Biking Camping Wildlife Viewing Rafting Bus Tours Employee Trips. Lifestyle Changes. Isolation Flagstaff, the nearest city, is 144 kilometers away Phoenix is 4 hours away

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Grand Canyon

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  1. Jobs at National Park Grand Canyon Xanterra South Rim L.L.C.

  2. Recreation • Hiking • Photography • Biking • Camping • Wildlife Viewing • Rafting • Bus Tours • Employee Trips

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. E-Café Menu

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. The Canyon Informer • It provides important information about how to get to the Grand Canyon and what to bring • Review information carefully and thoroughly

  16. Bring Correct Footwear F&B Jobs: Color should be black Should be labeled Kitchen-Safe or Slip-Resistant Other Jobs: No open toe or open heel Flat bottom Dark in color Comfortable We provide rest of uniform for FREE!

  17. Incorrect Footwearfor 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 non-slip bottoms to prevent injuries

  18. Xanterra Grand Canyon South Rim Please feel free to ask the Xanterra South Rim L.L.C. Representative for additional information

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