Waybound Laborer, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Overview

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is seeking a seasonal Waybound Laborer to join our team at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite in Fish Camp, California. We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and service-oriented Waybound Laborer to support the appearance, cleanliness, and transportation needs of the property. This versatile position is responsible for maintaining landscaped areas, ensuring public spaces are clean and welcoming, and safely transporting guests.

The ideal candidate enjoys working both indoors and outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is committed to providing exceptional service while supporting the overall guest and employee experience.

Additional Details

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401 (k) with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal in our employee dining room
• Commuter bonus - $10/day for 35+ miles and $20/day for 50+ miles
• Employee discounts - 20% off food and beverage, and 30% off retail
• Access to guest recreation equipment and activities
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for full-time, year-round team members

Life at Tenaya at Yosemite

Embark on a thrilling journey at Tenaya Lodge! Nestled near Yosemite National Park's entrance, our mountain resort promises a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Join our global team in an awe-inspiring location that inspires every day.

• Proximity to outdoor attractions, including Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake, and Sierra National Forest
• Opportunity for outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, biking, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding, and much more!

Unit Description

Tenaya Lodge is a 4-diamond resort located just outside the south entrance to Yosemite National Park. Surrounded by beautiful trees and granite peaks, the property offers a wide range of outdoor experiences. The resort is also home to Waybound, a nearby collection of modern cabins and cottages that provide a more private, retreat style stay with access to resort amenities. At Tenaya Lodge, team members are part of a hospitality experience shaped by the outdoors in one of California’s most iconic destinations. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of grounds, landscaped areas, walkways, parking lots, and outdoor guest spaces.
• Perform routine landscaping and grounds maintenance activities, including mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, snow removal, debris removal, and seasonal property upkeep.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain public areas throughout the resort, including restrooms, dining venue, and other guest-facing facilities.
• Ensure public areas are properly stocked, presentable, and maintained to established Waybound Yosemite standards.
• Safely operate and maintain landscaping equipment, cleaning equipment, company vehicles, and assigned tools.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation between Waybound Yosemite and Tenaya Lodge for guests, including conducting vehicle inspections and maintaining transportation records.
• Deliver exceptional guest and employee service by responding professionally to requests, communicating effectively, and supporting Delaware North's GuestPath® and GreenPath® initiatives.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, equipment issues, and operational deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain dependable attendance, a professional appearance, and flexibility to support operational needs across departments.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent guest service skills; ability to adhere to Company’s GuestPath Universal Service Standards.
• Must have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with coworkers and guests.
• A high level of concentration and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work to meet deadlines and make decisions regarding correct formatting of work.
• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Hospitality and Customer Service experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 85 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate landscaping equipment, cleaning equipment, hand tools, and shuttle vehicles safely and effectively.
• Ability to use ladders, step stools, and perform a variety of indoor and outdoor manual labor tasks.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a shuttle vehicle.
• Visual acuity sufficient to safely operate vehicles and equipment, observe surroundings, read work orders, inspection reports, schedules, vehicle documentation, and other operational records.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles repeatedly throughout a shift and assist passengers as needed.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including sun, rain, snow, wind, ice, heat, and cold temperatures.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain, hills, slopes, and other mountain environments common to the resort setting.
• Ability to maintain a high level of alertness, concentration, and situational awareness while operating vehicles, equipment, and performing assigned duties safely.