Historic Preservation Craftsman - Oasis at Death Valley

Xanterra Travel Collection•Furnace Creek, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oasis at Death Valley is seeking a Historic Preservation Craftsman to join their Engineering & Maintenance team. This role involves performing skilled craftsmanship and maintenance work on historic structures within the Oasis at Death Valley's historic properties. The Craftsperson will be responsible for completing assigned work orders with high-quality workmanship, ensuring the care, safe operation, and security of all tools and equipment. This is a full-time, year-round position with a typical schedule of 40 hours per week, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. The Oasis at Death Valley is located in a unique desert environment within Death Valley National Park, offering a vibrant community and opportunities for environmental passion and guest experience.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in Historic Preservation or related work (painting, carpentry, masonry), and skilled in the use of tools common to the trade.
Demonstrated skill in producing and maintaining professional quality work.
Knowledge of Company facilities and locations desired.
Must possess physical stamina and condition to withstand heavy labor related work in an outside environment.
Possess or obtain a valid Driver’s License.
Basic knowledge of construction and trade skills.
Physical abilities to include: lifting, carrying, bending, walking, standing, stooping and turning.
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to climb up/down stairs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme conditions which include extreme hot conditions in the Summer.

Responsibilities

Performs cyclic maintenance and repair to historic structures at the Oasis at Death Valley, ensuring that all NEPA 106 regulations and historic programmatic requirements are followed.
Oversees the exterior painting of historic structures at the Oasis at Death Valley.
Produces and maintains professional quality work at all times, within the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Must be accountable for the securing and storage of materials and tools used while performing work.
Assists in Painting, Carpentry, Masonry, Metalwork, Logsmithing, and other historic preservation work as needed.
Works with scaffolding, fall protection, lead, and asbestos.
Complies with all current related safety and health requirements.
Complies with all company safety and construction policies and procedures.
Commits to and practices the Company’s Environmental Policies and Procedures.
Other duties as assigned.