grand canyon xanterra south rim l.l.c. jobs at national park
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Grand Canyon
Xanterra South Rim L.L.C.
Jobs at
National Park
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Recreation
•Hiking•Photography•Biking•Camping•Wildlife Viewing•Rafting•Bus Tours•Employee Trips
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• Isolation– Flagstaff, the
nearest city, is 144 kilometers away
– Phoenix is 4 hours away
– Las Vegas is 5 hours away
Lifestyle Changes
Image from Google MapsImage from Google Maps
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ClimateGCNP 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
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• 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
ResourcesPhoto by Gary BarnesPhoto by Gary Barnes
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Employee HousingHousing 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 [email protected]
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Employee Meals
Public CafeteriasEmployees may also eat at the two public cafeterias for a 50% discount.
Employee CafeteriaInexpensive meals are provided at the Employee Cafeteria. Lunch and dinner specials as well as a vegetarian selection are prepared daily.
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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
•GRA’s clean and prepare the guest rooms and cabins for occupancy.•This work requires constant movement, bending and lifting.
Guest Room Attendant$8.00
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Food & Beverage
•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.
Cafeteria Worker$7.80
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Food & Beverage
•Responsible for dish and pot washing machine operation, employee dining room operation, maintaining sanitation standards.•Continual movement, heavy lifting required.
Kitchen Utility$7.80
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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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Bring Correct FootwearF&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!
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Incorrect Footwearfor the job
Heels are dangerous in
working environments
Open toe footwear is unsafe when
working
Shoes need a closed back to make sure it does not come off
Shoes need non-slip bottoms to prevent injuries
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Xanterra Grand Canyon South Rim
On-Line www.grandcanyonlodges.com
Toll Free Telephone
1-888-224-0330
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Please feel free to ask the Xanterra South Rim L.L.C.
Representative for additional
information