Farrier/Blacksmith - Grand Canyon South Rim

Xanterra Travel Collection•GRAND CANYON, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Grand Canyon National Park! Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality. We’re hiring a Blacksmith to Live. Work. Explore. at the south rim of the Grand Canyon!

Requirements

Zero to three years minimum experience shoeing stock (manually).
Must have own tools.
Constantly: Sit, handle, reach, lift/carry up to 50lbs, push/pull up to 40lbs
Frequently: Stand, walk, reach, squat/kneel, bend, lift/carry up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs
Occasionally: Climb, crawl, lift/carry over 100lbs

Responsibilities

Responsible for all appropriate blacksmith duties, primarily the shoeing of mules.
Achieve average of 5-6 mules shod per day, 25-30 per week.
Maintain the blacksmith shop in a clean safe and orderly fashion.
Adhere to all safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Wear all personal protective equipment required for the position.
Maintain supply levels for blacksmith shop.
Responsible for security of blacksmith shop, including fire safety.
Overnight stays at Phantom Ranch may be required from time to time. Based on the mixed-gender nature of the Trail crews and limited employee housing at the bottom of the Canyon, employees may be required to share room accommodations with team members of the opposite sex. Employees will have access to gender-specific shower and restroom facilities, but will be expected to sleep in a co-ed bunk house.
Other duties as assigned.