Mule Packer - Grand Canyon National Park
Job description
$16.55/Hour
Join our team at Grand Canyon National Park! Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Grand Canyon National Park, you will get all three! No matter what your jobs 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, The Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top notch hospitality.
JOB SUMMARY: Provide safe and efficient packing of mules and supplies.
As our employee, you receive extremely affordable employee housing, discounted meals, employee discounts to explore other Xanterra properties and a generous benefits program for eligible employees. By working with Xanterra Travel Collection among the beauty of Grand Canyon National Park, this is your chance to Live, Work, and Explore in one of the most beautiful places on Earth!
- Prepare packs for delivery from the Rim to Phantom Ranch and back.
- Properly dispose of waste/recycled items from Phantom Ranch.
- Pack duffel's for hikers, boat parties, etc.
- Note special delivery items for the Ranch such as maintenance supplies.
- Assist Phantom Ranch personnel as needed with unloading/loading of packs.
- Feed and water mules at the Yaki barn, and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the Yaki barn and corral.
- Advise the Packer Supervisor or Livery Manager of condition of the pack string.
- Repair packing gear as necessary and report defective equipment to the Packer Supervisor.
- Adhere to all safety and risk management policies while performing tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Lodging Discount 50% off Best Available Rate
- 30 – 40% Retail Discount at Xanterra Parks
- Discounts at Xanterra Adventure Companies
- 20 – 30% Food and Beverage Discounts at Xanterra Parks
- 15% Verizon Phone Service/Products Discount
- 20 – 60% Discount on Entertainment through TicketsAtWork.com
- Free Laundry Facilities
- Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers and Free WiFi
- Paid Day off on Your Birthday with Restaurant & Retail Discounts
- Discounted Mule Rides Each Winter
- Summer Property Olympics
- Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
- Wellness Programs and Health Fairs
- Three years of experience handling horses or mules, and proven equestrian skills.
- Must have own saddle and tack.
- Ability to learn two-way radio communication equipment.
- Ability to work non-traditional work hours.
- Ability to safely lift 100 pounds on a regular basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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