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Employer ID: E-108464 Employer Type: Mid-Size Hotel Employer Region: West Location: Mormon Lake, Arizona Possible Positions: 5 Job Title: Where needed. Work Description: Your responsibilities may include any or all of the following: Housekeeping: Cleaning rooms; vacuuming, changing linens and towels, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, doing laundry, etc. Bus Person: Helping waiters and waitresses .Serving water, clearing and setting tables, taking out garbage, cleaning, mopping floors, etc. Dishwasher: Washing dishes, helping clean the dish room, assisting in the kitchen where needed. Uniform/Dress Code: Please bring some clean, pressed pants (blue or black) for use while on the job. You may bring jeans but they must be bright in color, not faded, worn out or with holes in them. You are required to wear a uniform shirt while working. One will be provided for free and you will be required to purchase two additional uniform shirts at $25 each. This money will be deducted from your paycheck. Please bring sturdy black work shoes (shoes with a rubber sole) or tennis shoes, make sure that the shoes are closed toe and are comfortable! You will be expected to have a neat and clean appearance at all times. Facial piercing, wild hairstyles, visible midriff, spaghetti straps (halter tops), and visible tattoos are not permitted. Your hair must be tied back at all times. There will be drug testing, you must be drug free for your entire time with this employer. Please practice your English as much as possible. Salary per Hour: $6.50 Work Hours: You will usually be working 8-9 hours per day; 5 days per week. There may be fewer hours in the beginning. Accommodation Cost: 37.50 Accommodation Description: Your housing cost of $37.50 a week (or $150 a month) includes utilities. You will share a residence that is only for females. Your housing cost will be deducted from your pay check at a rate of $75 per pay period (every two weeks). There is a $50 housing deposit. Expect to share a bedroom, kitchen, living area and bathroom with other internationals. The housing is a 5
minute walk to work. The housing cost also includes a free meal a day, per employee at the restaurant (served between 11-2). Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 6 hours Approximate Travel Cost: $350 Travel Mode: Plane Description of Business: This lodge is situated in the tall pine country of Northern Arizona is just 30 minutes southeast of Flagstaff and 2.5 hours north of Phoenix. They have a quaint Western ambiance and boasts 280-acres of land. The lodge specializes in family oriented and cowboy type activities and they even have cowboy demonstrations! Description of Area: Mormon Lake is small quaint town in northern Arizona, the town can be explored by foot as everything is in close proximity. Arizona has of a wide array of attractions, cultural activities and historical landmarks. Coconino National Forest's pleasant climate and mountainous landscape is conducive to spending time outdoors. There you can visit Northern Arizona University and sign-up to use their facilities; and you can engage in a wide variety of outdoor activities: golfing, hiking, biking, fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding, skiing, and hunting are just a sampling of activities available. Our centralized location allows for an easy day's drive to many popular Arizona destinations including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Jerome, the Hopi Cultural Center, Sunset Crater, the Museum of Northern Arizona, Lowell Observatory, the Meteor Crater and the Flagstaff Arboretum. From a mule ride in the Grand Canyon to an off-road Jeep tour in Sedona to a tour of Jerome's Mining Museum, the endless activities in Northern Arizona appeal to those who appreciate all Arizona has to offer. With its close proximity to Flagstaff, the lodge is a wonderful home base as you explore Northern Arizona's most popular attractions.
Employer ID: E-110190 Employer Type: Large Hotel Employer Region: West Location: Grand Canyon , Arizona Possible Positions: 5 Job Title: Guest Room Attendant, Kitchen Utility Help, Cafeteria attendant
Work Description: Please note that this job offer has a supplemental attachment with more details about your job and getting to the Grand Canyon. Your position: The jobs being offered include Guest Room Attendant (GRA: housekeeping; $7.25/hr; cleaning hotel guest rooms for guest occupancy); Kitchen Utility (KU: $6.75/hr; Dish machine operation, pot washing, kitchen sanitation); and Cafeteria Attendant ($6.75/hr; clearing tables, washing dishes, preparing food, serving food). The jobs are physically demanding and you must be able to bend, kneel, and lift frequently during the course of a regular workday. Other positions that may be available include Retail Clerk, Prep Cook, and others, depending on your arrival date, how long you can stay, and your English speaking capabilities. Everyone is tested for drug use prior to being housed. It is a simple urine test and we use a dip screen that gives us a negative result in 2 to 3 minutes. If the test strip shows positive the sample must be sent to the lab for analysis and you won't be checked into housing or employed without a negative result from the lab, which takes 3 to 5 days. It is extremely important that you are able to pass the pre-employment drug test or you will not be housed or employed. Drug testing also takes place after accidents, for cause, and at random.
Uniform/Dress Code: Please maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times. Long hair should be tied back and tattoos and unconventional piercing should not be visible. One earring in each ear is allowed while in uniform; no other visible piercing is allowed. You should wear comfortable, close toed shoes such as sneakers while working. A company uniform will be provided at no charge consisting of shirt/blouse and pants. Salary per Hour: Depending on Position, between $6.75 and $7.25 Overtime Information: Possible but not guaranteed. Bonuses: No Work Hours: 6-10 hours per day, 5-6 days per week. There are no guarantees of minimum hours. Weather conditions, and economic trends can affect business and hours worked can vary according to things we cannot control. You'll average at least 30 to 40 hours per week. During the month of September, it is very likely you'll work some overtime. Accommodation Cost: 16
Accommodation Description: Housing is dormitory-style with 2 or 3 people per room or cabin, and costs a maximum of $16 per week (40 cents per hour). There are a few rooms that will accommodate a mixedgender couple but there is no guarantee that this will be available the day you walk in the door. If your employer knows ahead of time who wants to be housed together, that helps. So--if you have a roommate request before you get here, let the employer know and she will do her best to place you in the same dorm room together. Understand that the employer cannot GUARANTEE you will be housed together--but she will do her best-and you can change rooms later if you'd like to! Meals can be eaten at the Employee Cafeteria (E-café) for employee prices; and you may eat in the guest cafeterias at a 50% discount. If you buy 3 meals a day at the cafeterias, you will spend probably $5 to $8 per day for food. There is a grocery store here and you may have food in your room. Although there are no kitchens for you to use, you may use a dormitory microwave (available in the common areas), or you
may choose to have a slow-cooking pot or rice cooker in your room because it does not have an exposed heating element. No cooking on hot plates in dorm rooms or cabins!-due to fire danger. Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 6 hours Approximate Travel Cost: $350 Travel Mode: Plane/Bus Description of Business: It is the largest park and resort management company in the U.S. They are a recognized leader in park and hospitality management and have received recognition for their environmental management and conservation programs. They operate parks and destinations throughout the United States. The Grand Canyon South Rim location has facilities that include more than 900 guest rooms ; 7 restaurants , cafeterias, and snack bars; and 10 retail shops along the South Rim. Description of Area: The Grand Canyon is a beautiful location located 90 minutes away from the nearest city, which is Flagstaff, Arizona. The people who enjoy their time here the most are those who enjoy outdoor activities such as photography and hiking. During the summer and fall it can be very warm to hot during the days, but is cool to cold at night. The altitude is about 2000 meters (7000 ft), which means you will need sun screen to prevent sunburn. This is a high desert. You will need hand and face lotion, chopstick for dry lips, and you will need to drink at least 2 liters of water each day to keep hydrated. GETTING TO THE GRAND
CANYON: Please note the date and time for your arrival to the employment office. Depending on the date of your arrival and orientation in New York, you should plan accordingly. More information is included in the attachment. Please see the date indicated on the attachment. This date is when you are expected to arrive at the park. You cannot arrive earlier. You may want to try and change your arrival date in NYC. Global Choices can try and accommodate you. However you need to let us know what you would like to do as soon as possible. Or you may want to plan on spending a few extra days in NYC.
You can also spend a few extra days in the Grand Canyon. One of the attachments has Grand Canyon Hostel information. Please let Global Choices or your employer know if you have any questions. Do not change your arrival date in NYC until you have permission from Global Choices. We need to make sure that a hotel room will be available for you first. Also, you may want to fly to your job. This is more expensive but faster. Or you can take a bus. This will take about 2 days and it is actually an interesting drive. If you want to take the bus, you may not need to change your arrival date or spend extra nights in a hostel. You should arrive on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Orientation is held on Thursdays and that is the first day you will start earning money. You can arrive on a Thursday, however, if your travel arrangements are such that it can't be helped. You must NOT arrive on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday or after 5:30 p.m.! There is no one here to check you into housing because offices are closed. Most people fly to Phoenix; take a Greyhound bus to Flagstaff, then Open Road Tours (ORT) shuttle from Flag to the Canyon. ORT may have shuttle service from Phoenix.
Employer ID: E-121188 Employer Type: Large Hotel Employer Region: West Location: Grand Canyon, Arizona Possible Positions: 11 Job Title: Where Needed Work Description: Housekeeping: Housekeeping may include but is not limited to cleaning rooms, vacuuming, changing linens and towels, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, doing laundry, etc. The use of chemical cleaning products is required. Bus Person: Helping waiters and waitresses .Serving water, clearing and setting tables, taking out garbage, mopping floors, etc.
Wait staff: Waiting on customers, answering questions, writing down lunch and dinner orders, serving food, dealing with U.S. currency, and possibly setting and clearing tables. Uniform/Dress Code: You will be provided with a company uniform. Males should not have beards and should keep their hair above the collar. Both males and females should not have visible body piercing or tattoos. Footwear will not be provided, please bring your own black dress shoes. Salary per Hour: Housekeepers will be paid $7.00 per hour. Wait staff and Bus persons will be paid $3.25 per hour plus tips. Overtime Information: The overtime rate is $10.50 for every hour worked in excess of 40 hours per week. Work Hours: You should expect to work about 40-50 hours per week, 56 days per week Accommodation Cost: 0 Accommodation Description: Housing will be provided by the employer. The initial housing deposit will cost $250. The housing is very close to the worksite, you will be able to walk to work! The housing will be dorm style. You should expect to share a room with one other person. Linens will be provided. Your accommodations will include a microwave, a toaster, and coffeemakers. Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 1 day Approximate Travel Cost: $144-$200 Travel Mode: Plane Description of Business: This particular hotel is in the perfect location to take full advantage of the best that the Grand Canyon has to offer. Quality hotels have been known for affordable rates, real value and great comfort for over 60 years. Visitors enjoy free high speed Internet access and a swimming pool and exercise room at many locations. Description of Area: Grand Canyon National Park is one of America's oldest national parks. Within the park lies the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, considered to be one of the major natural wonders of the world. Today the park contains over 1.2 million acres, and in 2004 received more than 4.3 million visitors. Plenty of internationals come to work at the Grand Canyon National Park throughout the year. Among things to do in the area are hiking, white water rafting, camping, stargazing, and biking. It is recommended that you take a plane to Las Vegas, which will cost around $144-$200. From Las Vegas, your employer will arrange to have a bus to take you from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon.