· Enough
money to get by until your first paycheck (usually within 3 weeks)
· Twin
sheets, pillows, blankets, hangers*
· Toiletries
(toothpaste, toilet paper. toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, laundry
detergent etc.)
· Shorts,
t-shirts
· Sneakers,
sandals, work-related shoes, hiking boots
· Towels
· Telephone
calling card or cell phone
· Sunscreen
· Sunglasses
· Hat
· Social
Security Card (for payroll purposes. original card only, no copies)
· Driver
License, Passport, or other state-issued ID
· Extra
socks
· Long
pants, jacket, rain poncho
· Sleeping
bag*
· Paper
and pens
· Any
medications you need to take
· Hiker’s
first aid kit*
· Reading
material (books, magazines)*
· Laptop
with wireless capability (if you have one)*
· Mini
Fridge (if you can’t bring one, you can buy one at the Walmart in
Page, AZ)*
*It is not required to bring this item.
REQUIRED
DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Federal Law
requires all employees to provide positive documentation and proof
of eligibility to work in the United States . Upon
arrival, employees must provide original documentation, i.e. Social
Security card, birth certificate, driver’s license, passport. International
students must have a visa allowing work in the U.S. and must have
applied for a Social Security card prior to arriving in the Park. No
person will be employed, transported to the Park or housed without
the required documentation. If
you arrive without your Social Security card, you must apply for a
new card in Flagstaff , AZ or Tuba City , AZ before leaving for the
Park.
Social Security
cards are an ARAMARK payroll requirement. Without
this documentation, you will not be employed, transported to the
Park or housed!
Should I
bring my computer to Wahweap?
Many employees
prefer to have their own computer while here in Wahweap, since we
don’t have any computers available for browsing the internet. We
do have wireless access only in
our recreation center, it is not available in any of our housing
units. ARAMARK Parks and Destinations-Lake Powell will not be held
responsible for any lost items or damage to ANY personal
affects.
Will I
get cell service?
Wahweap does have cell phone reception. While reception can be
spotty and cause dropped calls, there is cell phone coverage. Best
reception will be achieved with Verizon. T-mobile and spint can be
good at times. AT&T has really bad service and hardly works. So if
you have an iPhone, don’t expect it to work well. Other cell phone
companies will be in roaming.
Will
I be able to get mail while I am in Wahweap ?
If you need to
ship some of your belongings to the Park before you arrive, please
send them to:
UPS, Fed
ex
YOUR NAME
c/o Human
Resources
100 Stateline
Drive
Page, AZ 86040
US Mail
YOUR NAME
c/o Human
Resources
PO Box 1597
Page, AZ 86040
!!!!!!!DO NOT
SEND UPS/FED EX PACKAGES TO THE PO BOX!!!!!!!
It is your
responsibility to check on the arrival of packages to our Human
Resources office. Human
Resources will only accept mail for employees for TWO
WEEKS after you have
arrived. After
this date, the mail will be returned to sender if it is sent to
Human Resources.
When I
am not working, what is there to do?
You are here to create experiences in one of the world's most
aesthetic and unique landscapes. So take your pick: wakeboard,
water-ski, hike, camp, sight see, photography, lazy days on the
beach, rent a powerboat, go to other National Parks, and much, much
more!
There are a lot of employee trips planned throughout the season, in
2009 these trips included Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon , Zion and
Flagstaff with lots of other local trips. The employee recreation
center has two tv areas, a Nintendo Wii, pool table, foos ball
table, and a fitness center. We also have movie nights, fitness
classes, and sports equipment available.
7) My
family/friends want to come visit me in Wahweap this summer. Are
there any special programs?
We offer a special Friends and Family rate of $50.00 per night at
the Lake Powell Resort (www.lakepowell.com).
In addition, the Lake Powell Resort also offers free boat tours to
your friends and family. Call them for more details. 928 645 1125 or
check out www.lakepowell.com website.
How will I get
around property (if I don’t have a car)?
We do have
courtesy transportation that provides transportation between some
departments and to and from the town of Page . These shuttles will
run May 15th –
Sept 15th 2010.
Where will I
be staying?
We do have
employee housing available to those that are coming from far away. This
will be discussed on an individual basis. Please check with Human
Resources before your arrival.
Who do I
report to or contact if I have any questions?
Human Resources
928 645 1084
Where should
I apply for a Social Security card?
In Page, AZ our
nearest SSA office is Tuba City , AZ which is located on the Navajo
Reservation or there is one located in Flagstaff , AZ. If you need
information about getting to or contacting the Social Security
office, you can go to: www.socialsecurity.gov (you
will be asked to type in a zip code, use 86045 for Tuba City , or
86001 for Flagstaff ). The
Social Security office hours are 9 am – 4 pm. Please note that the
Tuba City office is located on the Navajo Reservation and recognizes
daylight savings time, so it is one hour ahead of Arizona .
12) How
can someone get in touch with me?
You will need
your own personal cell phone or computer. We do not have any
payphones on property.
If your family
would like to pass on any information you can advise them to call
Human Resources on 928 645 1084. Please tell your family where you
will be working, including the department and position. Call
them once you arrive in the Park so they do not have to worry about
your safe arrival.
Can I get
direct deposit?
We strongly
encourage employees to receive their pay checks via direct deposit. There
are numerous benefits to this. You
get paid faster than receiving a paper check and you will not need
to keep large amounts of cash on you or in your room (especially if
you cash your paycheck).
Direct
Deposit
If you do not
currently have a checking account, open one before you leave for
Wahweap or during your time. Many
banks offer free checking with a direct deposit option. In
order to set up direct deposit, you must provide a blank voided
check or deposit slip to the Human Resources department (no
exceptions). It
will normally take 3-4 pay periods before direct deposit will be
activated. Direct deposit forms can be filled out during your
orientation.
Are there
ATM’s in the area?
There are ATM’s
in the area so be sure to bring your card. One is located in the
gift shop at the Lake Powell Resort. All others are located in Page.
Can I cash a
personal check or a paycheck?
We have 2 main
banks in Page, the Bank of the West and Arizona National. There are
also several check cashing facilities in page including Walmart and
a Wells Fargo ATM (across from SafeWay).
NO PERSONAL
CHECKS WILL BE CASHED AT ANY TIME!
How do I pay my security deposit
for housing?
Housing deposits
are $125.00 due in either Cash or Check at the time of move in.
Where
are the closest grocery and shopping areas?
Wahweap is
located 6 miles outside of the small town of Page AZ. There is a
Super Walmart, one grocery store, a library, and a variety of
restaurants in town. Flagstaff AZ and St George Utah are the closest
large shopping destinations, each located 2.5-3 hours away.
Where do
I eat?
Wahweap has an
employee cafeteria that is open for 2 meals a day. Lunch from 11-2
and dinner is served from 5-7. Dinner and Lunch offer a daily
special as well as off menu items and salad bar. *Limited hours of
operation are subject to apply during the beginning and end of the
season based on business needs.
The Employee
Cafeteria only accepts cash or employee meal cards. Once you are an
active employee and have complete orientation you can start
purchasing employee meal cards.
What are the
standards of
appearance/dress
code?
Dress, grooming
and personal cleanliness standards contribute to the morale of all
employees and affect the business image we present to our guests. As
a representative of Denali Park and Resorts, all employees must
follow the grooming standards as a basic condition of employment.
Failure to
arrive in accordance with these standards will void all job offers.
Employees are
expected to dress in the appropriate clean and pressed uniform and
present a clean and neat appearance.
Extreme hair
styles and colors are not permitted. Hair
must be clean, combed and well groomed at all times, no non-natural
styles or colors. Long hair must be tied back out of
your face. Beards
may not exceed two inches in length and starting a beard or mustache
during the season is not acceptable.
Jewelry worn on
the job must be conservative, in good taste, appropriate to working
attire and not conflict with job related safety standards. Visible
body piercing, with the exception of ears, is unacceptable.
What type of
uniform do I need?
· You
may be required to provide some of your uniform. Your
department manager will contact you with specific items you will
need to bring.
· The
required uniform must be worn at all times on the job in entirety.
· Open
toed shoes and clogs are not acceptable.
· Employees
are required to keep uniforms clean and pressed.
· Company
uniforms, nametags, jackets and hats may NOT be worn off duty.
Please check
with the Human Resources department on 928 645 1084 if you have any
questions.
Are
there cooking facilities that I can use?
The Wahweap
recreation center does have a small kitchen available for employees.
It is equipped with cooking utensils and a small refrigerator.
COOKING IN THE DORMS IS NOT ALLOWED!!
If you have been
advised by your manager or Human Resources that you
will be living in a housing unit other than the dorms and have any
questions, call us on 928.645.1084
